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Rodney Smith: A Leap of Faith
Rodney Smith: A Leap of Faith
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Rodney Smith was a fashion photographer inspired by W. Eugene Smith, Walker Evans, and Ansel Adams. This lavish volume features nearly two hundred reproductions of his images and weaves together a biocritical essay by Getty Museum curator Paul Martineau and a technical assessment of Smith's production by the Center for Creative Photography's chief curator, Rebecca Senf. It maps Smith's creative trajectory and provides insight into his personal life and character.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 16 May 2023
Publisher: Getty Trust Publications
Fashion photographer Rodney Smith's (1947-2016) extraordinary images are a tapestry of mystery, manners, romance, and fun. They exist in a timeless world of his imagination, where sophisticated compositions and stylish characters blend seamlessly. Born in New York City, Smith's journey in photography began as a photo-essayist, evolving into portrait photography before finding his true calling in fashion.
Inspired by the legendary W. Eugene Smith, Smith was mentored by the renowned Walker Evans and devoted himself to mastering the techniques of Ansel Adams. Driven by the dual ideals of technical mastery and pure beauty, Smith's work is a testament to his dedication to his craft.
This lavish volume showcases nearly two hundred reproductions of Smith's images, many of which have never been published before. It is accompanied by a biocritical essay by Getty Museum curator Paul Martineau and a technical assessment of Smith's production by the Center for Creative Photography's chief curator, Rebecca Senf. The book charts Smith's creative trajectory, from his early introduction to photography to his teaching, commissioned pieces, and illustrious career in fashion. It provides insight into his personal life and character, contextualizing his work and creative tendencies within his privileged but lonely upbringing and his complex emotional and psychological makeup.
Rodney Smith: The Definitive Record is a testament to the life's work and worldview of a truly original artist. It is a celebration of Smith's talent, vision, and enduring legacy in the world of fashion photography.
Weight: 1906g
Dimension: 254 x 300 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781606068465
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