The recent work of Blake Little, a celebrity photographer based in Los Angeles, California, makes his models look as though they are frozen in amber like prehistoric insects. In reality, they have been dosed in honey from head to toe. An interesting take on portraiture, Blake Little initially played with the sticky substance for more superficial aesthetics.
Blake Little writes, "The honey has a way of diffusing the personal qualities of the subjects, often making them unrecognizable and democratizing their individual traits into something altogether different and universal." Part of his new book, Preservation, the images bring into stark contrast the similarities and differences of his diverse group of subjects. Most of them are captured in the nude, which is even more powerful than if they were clothed.
What's Driving This Trend
- Amber-like Portraiture
- Exploring the use of honey as a medium for creating unique and universal portraits, presenting an opportunity for photographers to experiment with unconventional materials.
- Universalizing Individual Traits
- Using honey-covered models to dissolve personal qualities and create universal representations, offering an innovative approach for artists and photographers to capture the essence of diversity.
- Nude Portraits
- Capturing the power and vulnerability of the human body through honey-covered nude portraits, providing an avenue for photographers to challenge traditional standards of beauty and explore body positivity.
Who This Affects Most
- Photography
- The use of honey in portraiture presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for photographers to push boundaries and create distinct and thought-provoking images.
- Art
- The unconventional use of honey as a medium opens up new avenues for artists to experiment with texture, symbolism, and the representation of diversity in their work.
- Fashion
- Exploring the honey-covered aesthetic can inspire fashion designers to incorporate unique textures and visual elements into their collections, offering a fresh take on clothing and accessories.
