Gavin Turk, by Richard Boll
EXPRESSION: Portraits of Artists
Renowned British photographer Richard Boll presents Expression, a recent photography project showcasing a series of portraits of celebrated contemporary artists.
Expression brings to life the individuality and artistry of its subjects through both traditional and contemporary approaches to photographic portraiture.
Yarli Allison, by Richard Boll
The series includes intimate and revealing portraits of well-known artists including Yarli Allison, Rana Begum, Gordon Cheung, Adam Chodzko, Ann Christopher, Marie Harnett, Bruce McLean, Cornelia Parker, and Gavin Turk. Also featured are Sussex-based artists Stig Evans, Richard Graville, James William Murray, and Jake Wood-Evans.
Commenced in 2022, this ongoing project is marked by unique collaborations between Boll and many of his subjects. Notable examples include a painting directly onto Boll’s photographic print by Bruce McLean, the Scottish sculptor, performance artist and painter, the dissection of a photograph with elements of collage by Ann Christopher RA, and performance-based portraits of Gavin Turk and Adam Chodzko. These collaborative elements infuse the portraits with a blend of creative input, resulting in a dynamic and expressive visual narrative.
“Each subject and portrait has had an individual approach and some artists have added collaborative elements to the finished photographic portrait. That creates a moment of anticipation during the reveal, not knowing how the artist has made their mark. But each time I’ve been overwhelmed with their contribution. Collaborating with artists opens the door for works to be created that are beyond my creative potential and is a very exciting process.”
Rana Begum, by Richard Boll
Limited edition prints from the project Expression: Portraits of Artists are available to purchase here.
Adam Chodsko, by Richard Boll
