JOSÉ MARÍA LAMO DE ESPINOSA
Fashion or Sex
Fashion or Sex
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50X70 cm …….. 750€ (VAT included) unframed. Series of 24 units
Description of the work: “Fashion or Sex” by José María Lamo de Espinosa
In “Fashion or Sex,” José María Lamo de Espinosa immerses us in the captivating and provocative world of the fashion window, where desire and consumerism collide in a daring visual dance. This black-and-white photograph, full of contrasts and reflections, features a metal sculpture of slender female legs, wearing stiletto heels, posed on a platform reminiscent of a contemporary art installation. The sculpture’s shiny chrome reflects the city lights, creating a mirrored effect that draws the eye and prompts an immediate reflection on the duality of appearance and attractiveness.
The choice of title, "Fashion or Sex," challenges and questions the boundaries between elegance, desire, and provocation, while highlighting the impact of representations of the female body in contemporary society. The photograph captures a window display that, through its arrangement and carefully calculated lighting, seems to flirt with the viewer, evoking both temptation and obsession, luxury and superficiality. The work plays with themes of voyeurism and consumption, inviting us to reflect on what is really being sold: fashion, sex, or a mixture of the two?
Lamo de Espinosa, with his mastery of black and white, accentuates metallic textures and shadows, creating a hypnotic and slightly unsettling effect. "Fashion or Sex" is a piece that attracts, seduces and provokes reflection, questioning our relationship with objects of desire and the commercialization of the body in the fashion industry. This work is ideal for those who appreciate visually daring compositions and are drawn to contemporary themes of popular culture and social criticism.
Perfect for a modern space or art gallery, this striking photograph will inspire deep conversations about image, power, and perception in today's world. An intriguing addition to any contemporary art collection that seeks to explore the boundaries between art and reality.
