Oh Juergen, How I adore Thee

     The photography of Juergen Teller has swept the modern advertising world by storm. His work can be seen in the ad's for Marc Jacobs, YSL and Vivienne Westwood. Off of my previous post "discussing outtakes", Teller's work is commonly designed in the manner to appear "undesigned" as seen in the photograph above. It looks like a moment frozen in time, as if the photographer was just bombarded by a beautiful heel clad woman juxtaposed on a rugged skateboard. Whenever I look at this image I wonder just how many outtakes exist and how long it took Teller to capture this perfect moment.
     I love the contrast of elements in this photo. The contrast of a creamy, smooth and white leg to harsh and black, makes the statement that these two things do not match. The ornate, vintage gold background further contrasts with the subject in the foreground, making the viewer yearn for greater context. The model and her belongings are very modern whereas the background looks as if it is from the time of Marie Antoinette. She seems very out of place and gives the impression that she is doing something she shouldn't, as if she is partaking in mischief. The swirling lines of the background curve in a way that corresponds to the model's legs. Thus, the background moves the model along through the picture, further implying her motion.I think the elements of design are successfully used in this image to portray the act of motion. 


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http://lifeinlomo.blogspot.com/2008/11/juergen-teller.html