Gallery: Yanika A ‘Espina’
Yanika A ‘Espina‘ by Alex Sironi
You can probably think of a Met Art erotic gallery in which the model wasn’t exactly to your liking, but the photography was so skillful and appealing that you developed a new appreciation for the girl. Or perhaps you’ve seen a beautiful model who made the most of a less than ideal location or overcame her photographer’s limitations. What about a model with a so-so face but a body you find irresistible?
None of these examples apply to Yanika A in Alex Sironi’s “Espina.” This is really a situation were all the elements are exceptional, and the combination results in a truly winning piece of erotic art.
This is a case where everything simply comes together in seemingly effortless fashion. This is the seventh erotic photo series Yanika and Alex Sironi have collaborated on, and to say they work well together is an understatement. Sironi has a gift for natural and flattering lighting, and Yanika’s splendid body and warm, flawless skin tones benefit from his skill. He also knows how to dress a set to achieve the most with the least and there’s little here to distract our attention from the model. But then, the model offers some truly wonderful distractions of her own. That body is really breathtaking. Standing (in #022) or seated (in #024) Yanika’s physique is an architectural marvel.
Poses are provided in seemingly endless variety. Explicit close-ups leave no detail to the imagination. And entirely modest poses, like #075, are no less appealing. Yanika’s moods are also varied — I love the sly smile, out of focus in the background while her inviting intimacies are up close and boldly offered in the foreground. She’s playful and happy in #085 (love the pose), and dreamily mysterious in #045. If Yanika has a dominant personality trait it has to be sweetness, and a shot like #017 captures this most engaging of qualities. Additional favorites? #010, a close headshot, in profile; #034, face down on the sofa, nothing showing, beautiful body, beautiful mood, beautiful photo; #097 for the details Sironi brings out in that toned and shapely body; #102 for the pose, the lighting, the muted expression, the casual yet stylish composition. Yes, there are a couple of tilted shots that don’t make sense. Yes those might be considered flaws. But I don’t care. In virtually every aspect, “Espina” is excellent.
Is such a high level of excellence an unfair advantage? I’ll leave that decision to another referee. In the meantime I’ll simply enjoy this wonderful pictorial.
Profile: Yanika A.
Preview Gallery: Yanika A ‘Espina’.
Art Nude Models: Met Art information.
