Gallery: ‘Presenting Adriana F’
Adriana F ‘Presenting‘ by Koenart
My reactions to this Met Art gallery are mixed and contradictory. For instance, I like the way the model looks, but I’m not crazy about how she models. I like the simplicity of the set design, but I don’t much care for how certain elements of it are employed. There is genuine skill and polish to the photography, yet there are some curious, almost comical, compositions and angles. As I said, mixed.
I’ll start at the beginning. In image #001 Adriana F is standing, barefoot, clad only in sheer black panties and a black bra. She’s got long, thick hair in a rich, natural shade of red, a pretty face, a trim, appealing build, and smooth, pale skin. She’s standing next to a low, swooping, white chaise lounge, in front of a wall or windows covered by drapes in pleasant, neutral tones. Her raised right hand is positioned, rather stiffly, on the arching neck of a metal floor lamp. Viewed as separate, discrete elements, there’s nothing wrong — pretty girl, nice lighting, a couple of props. But there’s a subtle lack of harmony.
In number 020, however, hands on her torso, with a relaxed expression on her pretty face, Adriana strikes a more appealing pose. In 028, looking as if she’s preparing to put the metal lampshade on her head and wear it like a hat, I can’t understand what she, or photographer Koenart, are hoping to achieve.
And it’s like that, for me, throughout the entire series. We go from #040, a very nice detail shot of a hand slipping into her panties, to #098, a full nude shot that captures her body beautifully, but which makes it appear as if she’s about to fall off onto the floor. Curious.
When it’s good — I like #110 for Adriana’s expression and the pose which differs from the bulk of the set — it’s good, but “Peridot” doesn’t always hit the mark. Of course, I could be off-target, too. Please share your thoughts in the comments, below.
Her Metart Profile: Adriana F
Art Nude Models: Met Art information.
