Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams - Amy Winehouse, Holding her Hip, Los Angeles

Technique: Silver coated archival archival pigment print, shadow gap artist frame with colored plexi glas

Artist Biography:

 

The musician and photographer presents us with a compelling series of portraits of iconic women who have left an indelible mark on popular culture. Through his photographs, we explore the duality of strength and struggle that exists in these celebrated figures, challenging the social ideals that have both elevated and burdened them. Inspired by the phrase "seeing things through rose-colored glasses," Adams embarked on an experimental journey with multi-colored Plexiglas, infusing his iconic photographs with a new dimension. The result reveals a refreshing perspective within his celebrated portrait collection, in which subjects are suspended in a dreamlike state behind vibrant lenses. This addition further intensifies the sensation of observing the stars as if they were separated by a screen, distant from the viewer and, at the same time, confined in their own trap. Her portraits capture the essence of remarkable women, their spirit, their power and their personal struggles. Among them are Amy Winehouse, whose raw talent mesmerized the world despite her battles with addiction, and the legendary queen of rock 'n' roll, who defied industry boundaries while facing personal trials. Strong women like Pink, a fearless rebel who embraces her unique identity through music and activism, and Avril Lavigne, a punk-rock sensation who defies conventional femininity. Unique women like Kate Moss, a fashion icon with a tumultuous personal life, and Naomi Campbell, who broke glass ceilings while navigating industry exclusivity as a woman of color. In this exhibition, Bryan Adams highlights iconic women who have transcended societal expectations and carved their own path. Through her art, she invites us to look beyond the surface, to recognize their strength and resilience in the face of personal struggles. These portraits remind us that idealization and personal challenges are not mutually exclusive, and that women's true strength lies in their ability to overcome adversity. Adams' work has been exhibited in venues such as: National Portrait Gallery - London, UK, Somerset House - London, UK, Saatchi Gallery - London, UK, NRWForum Düsseldorf - Düsseldorf, Germany, Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam Multimedia Art Museum - Moscow, Museum of Fine Arts - Montreal, Royal Ontario Museum - Toronto, Stadtgalerie Klagenfurt - Klagenfurt, Zephyr - Raum für Fotografie - Mannheim, Museum Villa Stuck - Munich, Fotografiska - Stockholm Museum of Contemporary Art - Santiago, Chile Centro Cultural Palacio de la Moneda - Santiago, Chile Les Rencontres d'Arles - Arles, France. Among other places.