Il Etait Une Fois, Le Nord-Pinus by Maryam Eisler
Maryam Eisler – the photographer behind many of LUX?s artist covers, including our most recent KAWS cover- continues her fascination with the Sublime Feminine in her latest series of works, If Only These Walls Could Talk
In 1973, Helmut Newton travelled to Arles and photographed Charlotte Rampling for her iconic Vogue shoot. 48 years later Maryam Eisler returns to this precise location, Suite 10 at the Hôtel Nord-Pinus to continue her exploration of the ?Sublime Feminine?, the focus on sensuality?, and the female gaze ?within the context of this culturally historic space.
Huitres, Coquillages et Crustace?s by Maryam Eisler
For this series, black and white photography takes precedence, allowing Eisler to distil figures to create ?body architecture? through abstract and emotive shapes. Embracing the beauty of women and their forms, in her photographs, the message of strength yet uncompromising femininity is clear. Follow LUX on Instagram: luxthemagazine
La Lionne by Maryam Eisler
?Maryam additionally looks to Suite 10 ?and it’s context as a place famously known ?for its association with successful bullfighters, such as Luis Miguel Dominguín, who waved at their fans from the balcony. Not only does this series pay tribute to the sport itself but also the artists, poets and writers who have also appreciated bullfighting in their works too.
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