The Constrictions series is an extensive studio project that dates from 1991 and was partly inspired by an encounter with an amazing contortionist performer called Chiemeg, from Mongolia. Along with much research into classical sculpture and escapist performances, these photographs explore the human body with emphasis given to the idea of the constricted form. The theme was revisited in 2013. All images are shot in analogue medium format and the prints are produced by hand in archival silver gelatin. 

 

 

 

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