Fig 1. Alex prager from 'Film stills' 2006
Fig 2. Alex prager from 'Polyester' 2004
If you are not already aware of her, allow me to introduce to you a photographer I've had my eye on for a while now. The first time I saw her work I was blown away by her use and combinations of colour and light. My fantastically warped mind was also attracted by the bizzar hidden and unhidden narratives prevalent in much of her imagery. I have spent many an hour admiring her pictures but never taken the time to research her proper.
Born in Los Angeles 1979 her nomadic upbringing saw her splitting her time between Florida, California and Switzerland. In the spirit of true independence Prager 'jogged on' art school and focused on the honorable art of photography, teaching herself equipment technicalities and lighting. She lists one of her earliest influences as William Eggleston (I knew she reminded me of someone). Alex has exhibited at the Michael Hoppen Gallery as part of a collection of artists whose work is defined by colour, used to either enhance reality, confuse reality or for pure aesthetic pleasure. Prager has been described by the Los Angeles Times as: "A bit Annie Leibovitz,a bit Dian Arbus" I would add Cindy Sherman and Alfred Hitchcock to this list.
Fig 3. Alex Prager from 'group show' 2009
She has buckets more vision than credentials and that, I think is what makes her great.
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