Craig McDean

Craig McDean is a photographer and filmmaker who is renowned for his striking fashion imagery and portraiture. Having discovered photography by taking pictures of his rocker friends in the North of England, McDean moved to London, where he assisted before striking out on his own with assignments for i-D and The Face.

In 1999, McDean made his highly anticipated publishing debut with 'I Love Fast Cars', his homage to the world of drag racing and the community who love it. In 2004, his second book, ‘Lifescapes’, was published by Steidl/Dangin. McDean currently lives in New York, and has photographed campaigns for Dior, Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Estee Lauder, and Calvin Klein. He regularly contributes to a range of international fashion publications including W, American, French, British and Italian Vogue, and Another Magazine. He is a 2008 recipient of the ICP Infinity Award.

McDean has a unique style of representational art work. His set ups have great thought and and meaning to them. Chaos of the model has been thrown out on the exterior of herself and placed around the set. The colours are very neutral but the use of a lot of different colours and writing being expelled from her body onto the sofa, her outfit and chucked around. The body language show’s attitude and recklessness, I find exciting and inspirational, which will influence my work.

Images from:
http://www.touchpuppet.com/2010/02/01/sasha-pivovarova-by-craig-mcdean/