The male body is central in Michael Harwood’s picture of a bodybuilder tiptoeing over the kitchen stove. In fact a curious number of his models (there are many more photos to post in this series) have this unique "hovering above everything" quality as if they were all somehow playing a game where one is not allowed to touch the floor or else risk certain death.One thing is for sure with Michael's brilliant photographs, he has garnered a cult following that will insure his work will never die nor shall it fade away because they each have a timeless quality that all great artwork inherently emits.
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Artist's Statement
These photographs were taken in my apartment, a rambling, rent-stabilized Chelsea walk-up with a large eat-in kitchen. Some years ago I discovered its utility as a setting forerotic pictures, conducive to narrative, metaphor and humor, as well as a stimulating and disinhibiting environment for models.
The men in these photos are friends and acquaintances of diverse professional backgrounds. My method is collaborative and improvisational. My style is casual, intimate and painterly, which entails the use of low light and fast film.
I create these photographs as evidence of particular erotically charged events, rather than artifacts crafted with an audience in mind. Yet they have proven to be eminently audience worthy – as well as valued by the models I work with.
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All photographs below are toned black-and-white, archival silver gelatin prints, available in limited editions of 17, in dimensions of 8”x10” and 11”x14”.
Prices provided upon request.
Copyright © 2011 Michael Harwood. All rights reserved.
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| Crunch (Sam 2009) |
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| Hello (Larry, 1998) |
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| Danny B., My Bike (1992) |
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| Office Work (Larry, 1998) |
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| Still Life with Smoker (1997) |
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| Pit Lick (Dreyden, 2008) |
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| Italic (Matthew Miller, 2008) |
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| Press (Matthew Miller, 2008) |
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| Chain Reaction (Ron, 1997) |
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| Stretch (Doug 2008) |
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| Suckers (Gonzalo, 2010) |
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| Uncle Dave (Anzuelo, 2006 ) |
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| Mike (2009) |
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| Squat (Doug, 2008) |
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| Captive (Dreyden, 2008) |
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| Doug's Faun (2006) |
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| Torque (2011) |
Copyright © 2011 Michael Harwood. All rights reserved.
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The male body is central in Michael Harwood’s picture of a bodybuilder tiptoeing over the kitchen stove. In fact a curious number of his models (there are many more photos to post in this series) have this unique "hovering above everything" quality as if they were all somehow playing a game where one is not allowed to touch the floor or else risk certain death.
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