In these Jan von Holleben photoshoots, the German-born artist and photographer displays his knack for turning basic items and environments into epic, imaginative landscapes and objects.
Jan von Holleben often will place his models (predominately children) on a highly decorated floor, allowing him to capture an image that would be otherwise impossible to create. In thes photographs people can see children flying next to airplanes, surfing among the waves or trying desperately to avoid the jaws of a large, pursuing animal.
In all of the photo shoots Holleben's love for the imaginative and playful is clearly expressed. Rather than retiring his inner child, the artist has a found a creative medium in which artwork and imagination go hand in hand.
11 Jan von Holleben Photoshoots
The German-Born Artist Combines Artwork with Imagination:
Andrew Robertson — May 5, 2012 — Art & Design
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Distorted Perspective Art
The Jan Von Holleben ' The Theatre' Collection Tricks the Eye
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Illusory Flying Children
Jan von Holleben's Perspective-Based Photography
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Belly-Baring Photography
The Intriguing Jan von Holleben 'Belly Buttons' Collection
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Handsy Photography
Jan von Holleben Mimics Legendary Artists With "The Great Masters"
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Whimsical Wizardly Captures
Jan von Holleben's 'Action Heroes' Photography Shows Potter Poses
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Fancy Floatographs
Jan von Holleben Creates Classy Illusions of Floating for 'The Snowbed'
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Manimal Photography
Jan von Holleben's Cut and Paste Animal and Man Illustrate their Bond
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Creative Dream Captures
The Zeit 'Sex? Rarely!' Shoot Shows an Active Imagination
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Monstrous Mirrortography
Jan von Holleben's Illusory 'My Army of Monsters' Set
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Floral Pubescence Photography
The What Grows Series by Jan von Holleben Focuses on Growing Up
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Drinking Fireworks
The Jan von Holleben 'SodaWaterFireworks' Fizzes & Explodes
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