Rachel King's Comedian Portraits Are Good for a Laugh
Vasiliki Marapas — January 26, 2014 — Pop Culture
References: rachelkingstudio & itsnicethat
Rachel King's series of comedian portraits, entitled 'The Face of Satire,' presents notoriously funny men and women in a new light. Not satisfied with taking the typically campy shots that comedians are usually subject to, King decided to break the mold by taking inventive and highly personal photographs.
She began the project by asking the comedians what satire meant to them, and then, with the help of artists India Banks and Frode Gjerklow, creating a set that corresponded to their vision.
The captivating series features comedians such as Davied Baddiel surrounded by his own quips and wise-cracks, and Sara Pascoe in a particularly grotesque fat suit. These images, and many more, can be viewed at the BFI Southbank in London as part of the London Comedy Film Festival.
She began the project by asking the comedians what satire meant to them, and then, with the help of artists India Banks and Frode Gjerklow, creating a set that corresponded to their vision.
The captivating series features comedians such as Davied Baddiel surrounded by his own quips and wise-cracks, and Sara Pascoe in a particularly grotesque fat suit. These images, and many more, can be viewed at the BFI Southbank in London as part of the London Comedy Film Festival.
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Portraits - Opportunity for photographers to create unique and highly personal portraits that break traditional molds.
2. Collaborative Art Projects - Opportunity for artists to collaborate with other creatives, such as photographers, to bring their vision to life.
3. Celebrity Satire - Opportunity for artists to use satire as a way to portray celebrities and public figures in unconventional and humorous ways.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Photographers can leverage this trend to offer personalized portrait services to clients.
2. Art - Artists can explore new avenues of collaboration to create innovative and thought-provoking artworks.
3. Entertainment - Entertainment industry professionals can tap into the trend of celebrity satire to create engaging and humorous content.
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