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Love and obsession,
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This review is from: Jan Saudek: Jubilations and Obsessions (Hardcover)
My first viewing of Saudek's work was in the 1970's at the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne Australia. On display were also the painstakingly beautiful hand-decorated envelopes that had contained his correspondence with the curator of photography. The envelopes confirmed the depths of Saudek's passion for his work and his conviction that he is showing us some of the most beautiful sights we will ever see. Of course that is a judgement for the viewer, but the depth of sentiment here is undeniable, whether you see these fleshy images as overwhelming kitsch or as acts of love. At least one of his images you will have seen reproduced by countless other photographers ad nauseam - a monochrome photograph masculine arms clasping the naked body of a baby. That Saudek was probably the first to produce this image (significantly, in 1968) is an illustration of his originality and boldness - it was an image that dared to illustrate the 'feminine' side of men. The body of his work continues to be a barefaced provocation for those sensitive to the politically correct or the current media stereotype of the ideal body. It challenges those for whom sexuality and old age, or childhood, should be not seen together. Yes, he peers dangerously into the murk of pornography, but his luscious hand-coloured images emerge unscathed, full of honest sentimentality and an infectious sense of delight.I think the fact that my University's Library copy of this book was withdrawn from the collection due to the number of pages removed by readers is tribute enough! This is an appropriately sumptuous book in its reproduction of Saudek's work, but with not nearly enough critical or biographical support in the text.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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In appreciation of natural beauty,
By Iwona (Vancouver, BC Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Jan Saudek: Jubilations and Obsessions (Hardcover)
It can be hard for American public to embrace Saudek's art. You are so used to aibrushed, silicon-pumped, malnurished, shaved, bleached or otherwise "improved" women. In this, as in his other books, Saudek shows beauty & femininity unadorned. He is a genius & a bold man that refuses to follow the current trend of enhanced beauty. How refreshing in an abundant photographic deluge of perfected, smooth, unreal bodies. Plus we women do not come in sepia tones either. Abundand color makes us all so much more alive. Hurrah for femininity with a big F. Jump in into Saudek's book for a visual feast.
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