Aristide Maillol (1861-1944), Woman sat on her heels, Circa 1900, Bronze (currently at the Musee d'Orsay /// 'Gloss' Editorial for Love Magazine #5
When I came across this stunning editorial the glossy sheen of the model's skin had the same smooth contours that one might see in marble. I began looking for a specific work on display in the Musee d'Orsay in 2007 but then stumbled upon this simple work by Maillol. The striking and improbable similarities between a human figure and that of a bronze statue make one wonder the amount of photoshop used, and if the photo is manipulated to a great extent does it then become a work of art in its own right?
Looking at this post months later (Sept 2011), it amazes me that the statue looks softer than the model.
Love this comparison, spot on!
ReplyDeleteVery, very cool. And I'd agree that at a certain point photoshopping becomes its own artform. Just because it's not a traditional medium doesn't mean it doesn't take every bit of creativity and skill that oils or pastels or marbles take.
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