“The flag is the embodiment, not of sentiment, but of history” – Woodrow Wilson.
A humorous and visually arresting, ever growing series of national flags made by scanner photography of hundreds of volunteer models in underwear. Beyond being visually spectacular, I use this work to raise awareness about breast cancer prevention, detection and treatment and I donate a portion of sales to local breast cancer charities wherever they are exhibited. In the UK it is Breast Cancer UK. Click each flag for sizes and purchasing information. All flags come print only OR ready to hang, eliminating then need for expensive framing. Read More I make these images using an adapted document scanner as my camera, deliberately flattening the breasts to maximise the bra fabric, and hence the colour, within the frame. It’s a purposeful move to make them one step removed from conventional nude photography which can struggle to disassociate itself from pornography. This methodology and ideology draws its lineage from my roots as an experimental, socio-political artist. Flags are symbolic, as is the act of subverting them. It’s numinous. Some of my work uses the emotions people attach to such symbols for sociopolitical effect but this series is just about the joy of making cool visuals and supporting a good cause. I’m not beating you up with a message here. Life’s too short to be serious all the time. If you’d like to order your own national flag or any one you don’t see here then do email me with your ideas. You may wish to look at the commissioning FAQ page first. Read Less
