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4 years ago


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ARTIST OF MONTH - AdeY

4 years ago


ARTIST OF MONTH - AdeY

4 years ago


Portrait, AdeY

QUICK FIRE ROUND with AdeY

- what was the first photography book you bought?

Besides some amusing 80’s used  “Guide to photography books” back when I started, the first photobook I bought was Gregory Crewdson's “Beneath the Roses”. I remember at the time being fascinated at the sheer amount of production that had gone into each photographic frame. 
 
- what is your favourite colour?
 
Coral Pink… I’m still waiting for Birkenstock to make Coral Pink sandals in my size! 😀
 
- who are your photographic influences?
For me this is difficult to answer as my background is in performance art and contemporary dance. When I started my photographic journey I was heavily influenced by works I had seen from Pina Bausch & DV8 Physical Theatre amongst others and performance works by Marina Abramović and John Cage. 
 
- what is your favourite museum (or public gallery)?
 
Louisiana in Denmark! Amazing curation, beautiful location by the coast, and sublime lunch buffet. What else do you need? 
 
- if you could buy any photograph which would it be?
 
Hmmm...I always thought it would be fun to own a giant vibrant David LaChapelle piece in my living room! I liked the promotional shots he did for his full length directorial debut RIZE which you should watch if you haven’t seen it. I also love Nan Goldin’s portraits from the 80’s and early 90’s like “Misty" and "Jimmy Paulette in a Taxi”. 
 
- your favourite holiday destination?
 
I love to visit Japan. I’m not sure I could ever live there permanently, but no matter how many times I visit I’m always fascinated by how differently things operate compared to almost anywhere else in the world. Japan is a bizarre, brilliant and mind boggling place! 
 
- if there is one person you could photograph who would it be?
 
David Bowie. I was obsessed with his music, his performance art and his multi-dimensional personality. I would love to see one of my images featuring David Bowie!
 
- what is your guilty pleasure?
 
Red wine and copious amount of cheese. 
 
- what is your favourite city?
 
Copenhagen where I currently live. It’s a small city that kind of has a big city vibe. Copenhagen is a very social place with beautiful locations and most within walking distance. You can be spontaneous in meet ups yet still have enough space to hide for those quiet reflective times. I love many other cities like NYC, Tokyo etc but Copenhagen is definitely my favourite. 
 
- which charities do you support?
 
I don’t commit myself to supporting any specific charities but when I’m made aware of certain causes I whole heartedly try to support with what I can. Back when I was living in London I used to fundraise for a number of charities including the Red Cross and the RSPCA. 

 

Archway, 2017

 

Dreamers, 2018

Winter Is Coming, 2018

 

 Accumulate, 2017

 

Behavioural Addiction, 2015

Breast Friends, 2019

 

Check Out, 2015

Fictitious Dream, 2018

 

Laundry Time, 2015

Social Distancing, 2019

 

Sustain, 2015

Surface, 2018

 

 

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