By Guido Argentini
Located in Vienna, AT
Thoth by Guido Argentini is a dramatic close study of the male torso from the acclaimed Argentum series. Cropped tightly around the chest, abdomen and hips, the photograph celebrates muscular structure through an intricate pattern of metallic highlights and deep shadow. The silver-painted surface turns the body into a monumental contemporary sculpture.
Argentini’s directional lighting reveals every plane and curve of the anatomy, while the raised arms remain outside the frame and intensify the vertical tension of the composition. By excluding the face, the photographer shifts attention from identity to form, texture and physical presence. Thoth is an exceptional example of modern male nude photography...
Category
1990s Contemporary Color Photography
MaterialsArchival Pigment