Modeled (2011)
A close-up look at the work and technique of photographer G. Elliott Simpson, whose haunting portraits of men covered in black paint are known for their strikingly disturbing beauty. Shot in a mixture of high definition video, 16 mm and Super 8, the work looks beyond the gloss of the artist's stylized photography to explore the relationship that homophobia plays in shaping body image as well as the role of sex and art in transcending violence.
Director: Don Bapst
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: September 4, 2011
Cast
- G. Elliott Simpson - Self
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Don Bapst
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Modeled about?
- A close-up look at the work and technique of photographer G. Elliott Simpson, whose haunting portraits of men covered in black paint are known for their strikingly disturbing beauty. Shot in a mixture of high definition video, 16 mm and Super 8, the work looks beyond the gloss of the artist's stylized photography to explore the relationship that homophobia plays in shaping body image as well as the role of sex and art in transcending violence.
- Who directed Modeled?
- Modeled was directed by Don Bapst.
- Who stars in Modeled?
- Modeled stars G. Elliott Simpson.
- How long is Modeled?
- Modeled has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).