Artist of the Week: Nick Knight

 

 Nick Knight

Nick Knight's work is anything but ordinary. His works each have a dark and ominous theme. These works seem very fashion-based, relying on what the subject is wearing to add detail. I would categorize these photos as fashion portraits.

Nick Knight's works seem to me a combination of the outlandishness of David LaChapelle and the dark, ominous feel of Gregory Crewdson.  I don't fully understand Knight's message in each photo, so it doesn't appeal to me.  I feel like someone could recreate their work, but they would have to understand what his message in his works are meant to be.  

“I can use anything from a 10 x 8 inch camera to a photo booth. The most important thing is to get my message across.”

    My opinion is skewed, because I could not figure out what his message is.  I guess that entirely contradicts what he was saying in the quote.  The capturing device doesn't matter if the message misses.  However, the ignorance would be entirely on my end.