{"product_id":"greg-gorman-djimon-hounsou-1991","title":"GREG GORMAN \"DJIMON SIDEVIEW\" 1991","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/collections\/greg-gorman\"\u003eGreg Gorman\u003c\/a\u003e (b. 1949) is a renowned fashion photographer who established his reputation in the late 1980's. His bold images are most frequently created in black and white, which he considers the essence of photography. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGorman is well-known for his stark, honest portraits of famous and infamous celebrities. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHis portraits are frequently void of specific backgrounds and are shot using minimal lighting to maximize contrast and shadows. He describes himself as \"always being drawn to the outsider\". This fascination comes from a belief that they are more tangible, more realistic people, and thereby, easier to form an intimate connection with. Using this, he captured s\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eome of the most influential personalities and styles that defined the end of the 20th Century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis photograph depicts American actor and model Djimon Hounsou. He poses nude, his body twisted and arm outstretched with a downcast gaze, emphasizing the contours and shape of his figure. Gorman has captured Hounsou against a stark backdrop with a bright flash -- which viewers can see reflected in the model's slick skin. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we know this is a photograph, there's an enchanting element as Djimon's body falls nearly into abstraction of pattern and form; Opaque liquid drops cover the actor's body, reflecting in Gorman's strong flash. This unique visual element paired with the model's classical pose come together in a striking portrait. The series of photographs that Gorman produced of Hounsou became iconic, and helped launch the actor's career.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEye-catching and striking, this photograph demonstrates Gorman's skill and excellence in portraiture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about this piece? \u003ca href=\"mailto:troy@caviar20.com\"\u003eContact us\u003c\/a\u003e, call +1.416.704.1720, or\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003evisit our Toronto Gallery\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Djimon Sideview\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLos Angeles, 1991\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Gelatin Photograph \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: 1 of 15\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNumbered and signed in pencil, lower edge of sheet; signed on mat board with pen (faded)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24\"H 20\"W (work)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e33.5\"H 29.5\"W (framed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Greg Gorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47670750249196,"sku":"05-26","price":5000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0074\/2712\/files\/Caviar20_Greg-Gorman-Dijmon-Sideview_01.jpg?v=1779816908","url":"https:\/\/www.caviar20.com\/products\/greg-gorman-djimon-hounsou-1991","provider":"Caviar20","version":"1.0","type":"link"}