nov 17, 2015

inge prader brings gustav klimt paintings to life using models and props

inge prader brings gustav klimt paintings to life using models and props
image © life ball / inge prader

for the stylebible of this year’s life ball in vienna — an annual AIDS charity event — photographer inge prader has recreated the impression of the vienna secession by bringing the painted personages of gustav klimt to life.

carefully posed models and intricately crafted props duplicate some of klimt’s most iconic masterworks like ‘death and life’ and ‘beethoven frieze’, mirroring the gold hued, highly decorative and erotic aesthetic the austrian artist became best known for. richly ornamented costumes clothing warriors and women alike are situated alongside semi-nude figures and set against detailed mosaic backdrops, projecting paradise-like conditions that truly characterize klimt’s ‘golden phase’.

recreation of klimt’s ‘death and life’
image © life ball / inge prader

recreation of ‘beethoven frieze’ detail
image © life ball / inge prader

recreation of a gustav klimt painting by inge prader
image © life ball / inge prader

recreation of ‘beethoven frieze’ detail
image © life ball / inge prader

recreation of ‘medicine’
image © life ball / inge prader

recreation of a gustav klimt painting by inge prader
image © life ball / inge prader

image © life ball / inge prader

recreation of ‘danae’ by inge prader
image © life ball / inge prader

nina azzarello I designboom

nov 17, 2015

Dear Artist Inge Prader, the models and art designers; Congratulations for your great and passionate theatrical photographic project !!! Full of beauty and power!!!
Michiko Totoki says:
Nov 17, 2015
I really love this work being a huge Klimt fan !!! It’s amazing !
Pascal De Aguiar says:
Nov 17, 2015
Being one of my favourite painters can only be enthusiastic about this project !!! Fantastic idea !! Love it!!
Francesco monno says:
Nov 17, 2015
I adore Klimt and lextur on his art. You have a great imagination and I congratulate you on fabulous works. Love and light Rona Kruger
RONA KRUGER says:
Nov 17, 2015
Absolutely fantastic pictorials. The detail is phenomenal, the models are fantastic, and the art direction is absolutely gorgeous. Thank you for sharing with us.
Berla Bowlby says:
Nov 18, 2015
Definitely Amazing!.. truly inspiring Job! Congratulations
luisEfe80 says:
Nov 18, 2015
This is stunning and I love it… but Danae was WAY thicker in the thighs, god bless him.
Allison Steele says:
Nov 19, 2015
Incredible!
Natalie von Rotsburg says:
Nov 19, 2015
I’d love to see this taken the next step and through video these figures start to move
dbkii says:
Nov 20, 2015
Absolutely Stunning
Leonard Meredith says:
Nov 20, 2015
new fine art. good
Francesco Castellana says:
Nov 23, 2015
A most inspiring journey I have just return from, yet remain inspired with your magnificent stimulating vision. Klimt’s works have always amazed me and I am certain he would be amazed to see these. I look forward to your new expressions!! Spectacular!!!
Stephen Fountain says:
Jan 09, 2016
Will this be available as a book at all
It is stupendous, thank you
Anthony Ede Smith says:
Jan 12, 2016
amazing work !! A great admirer of Klimts work you cannot imagine the rapture and pleasure i derive from your wonderful work. Kudos to the entire team and those backstage !!!
john says:
Apr 14, 2016
Stunning, Audacious, Captivating, Scintillating, Confident, Invigorating…..Gustav would have been proud!
Dave Whyte says:
May 08, 2016
I love it, iTS amazing. Klimt in a new jacket!!!
Emmy says:
May 24, 2016

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