Gallery: Gwen A ‘Validation’
Gwen A ‘Validation‘ by Samo Mervar
The four elements I mention in this post’s title are present in every Met Art series – what differentiates one series from another is how they interact. I can think of individual sets in which a single component dominates the pictorial. Likewise, there are times when one of the puzzle pieces can drag a set down and compromise its overall quality. In “Validation,” all four factors are in perfect balance, and combine to create a uniquely beautiful and satisfying work of erotic art.
The set is a bedroom. Not a set designed to look like a bedroom, but an actual bedroom. In addition to the obvious symbolism and practicality of the bed itself, the room provides ample visual opportunities and options.
The subject, Gwen A., is a gifted model, both in simple physical and less tangible emotional terms. She is curvaceous, but she is lean. She can project a rich, weighty sensuality, and she can radiate joy that is as light as a feather.
The camera is a tool. In the hands of a mere technician it is a recording device, little more. But in the hands of an artist, it becomes infinitely more.
Here, Samo Mervar is that artist. There is nothing self-conscious or obtrusive or distracting about his style. His compositions are thoughtful, but with an easy, natural grace.
I find three basic divisions in the collection. Shots where the stark white of the bed clothes dominates, accentuating Gwen’s pale skin and dark hair. Shots in which the room is visible in the background adding a rich, warm tonality. And a group of shots in which the curtains are opened bathing the room in bright, unexpected, and extremely pleasing daylight.
A rewarding and diverse collection, viewers will find images to satisfy a wide range of appetites. This Met Art gallery really is an impressive “Validation” of the beauty, talent, and skills of the two people who created it.
Preview Gallery: Validation by Samo Mervar
Her profile: Gwen A
Art Nude Models: Met Art information.
