I hope you're all enjoying the summer, and that the weather isn't too bad for you, wherever you live in this world! Here in Sweden it's been far too cold to resemble summer so far, but now it's finally starting to look a bit better! I'm right now on a three week vacation from my "normal" part-time job, which means I have time to work with other things, and managed to book four photo shoots. Why rest when you can be creative? Haha! Still trying to relax a bit, read a few books, and see some neglected friends though. So if I only do two - instead of my normal three - blog posts a week sometimes it's just because I need some rest, and time to do other things, for a few weeks. Y'all shouldn't be inside reading blogs during the summer anyway! Haha! But thank you so much for reading mine! If no one read it, there wouldn't be any reason for me spending so much time writing it you know...
So today I have a wonderful video for you! The video is made to Hozier's Take Me To Church, is directed by David LaChapelle, and features Ukrainian born ballet dancer Sergei Polunin. This man isn't just an amazing ballet dancer, he's also a tattooed ballet dancer! This isn't something you see so often, as tattoos aren't that popular in the ballet world. It wasn't until I broke myself and realized I would never be able to have a "real" dance career, that I started getting my own tattoos. So, here it is. Enjoy!
PS. This dancer can take me to church any time! Hehe...
Recently I went to the Museum of Photography in Stockholm, which right now is showing the work of David LaChapelle. LaChapelle started in the 1980s when he began showing his artwork in galleries in NYC. After catching the eye of Andy Warhol, who offered him his first job as a photographer at Interview Magazine, his career just went upwards. Today he is known for his amazing ability in combining a unique hyper-realistic aesthetic with profound social messages.
LaChapelle has worked with a huge amount of celebrities and unique personalities, and his images has grazed some of the biggest fashion magazines. He has also directed a number of music videos, live theatrical events, and documentaries. He finds inspiration in everything from art history and street culture, to the Hawaiian jungle in which he lives.
I really enjoyed walking around at the museum, surrounded by his work. Wishing I could have a few of them at home on my own walls, or being part of his creations myself...
