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Issue 64 / 2014
GUESTLIST
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INTERVIEW:
The influential Canadian artist and fashion photographer exhibits in the UK for the first time with an awe-inspiring collection.
JAMES GOATMAN | GUESTLIST.NET
Acquainting ones 'self with Raphael Mazzucco's work
is like walking into a mirage of striking imagery and
messages displayed in the most fruitful and expres-
sive format. The work of this hugely prolific and imag-
inative artist holds a sublime rawness that leaks en-
ergy all over the mind of the viewer. Preceded by an
astonishingly colourful résumé, Mazzucco is able to
release his passion and grounding into his work to re-
veal a side of human instinct, exploration and beauty
that can only be described as magnificent.
Standing as one of the world's most influential fash-
ion photographers, Raphael Mazzucco has worked
with Hollywood's best and brightest, with his last col-
lection being swiftly purchased by Damien Hurst for
over $750,000. His brilliance in understanding form,
provocation and the capturing of a moment has led
him to create iconic imagery for the likes of Victoria's
Secret, Guess Jeans, L'Oreal and Ralph Lauren. All of
his work is powerful in its emotion and message, each
work a statement as well as an honest appreciation
of beauty.
His latest collection - Montauk – showcases a body of
work that combines mixed mediums such as painting,
drawing, photography, writing, collage and resin to
layer and construct the images through the narrative
of emotion that is so very relevant within the finished
pieces. The magnificent collection will be on exhibi-
tion at Castle Fine Art, Mayfair from June 5th to July
15th.
Through his explorations in Iceland and Vietnam to
the creative anomalies that occur in his Montauk Stu-
dio, the processes by which he reaches this level of
creation are very intriguing. The atmosphere and al-
lure that is represented in his work could only arise
through an outlook that wishes to cultivate and dem-
onstrate life in its fullest and most raw state. Eager to
gain an insight into the mind of this astonishing art-
ist, I was lucky enough to attend the private view for
Montauk and speak with Raphael about his creative
process and attempt to grasp some of the perspec-
tive behind this incredible collection of images.
MONTAUK BY RAPHAEL MAZZUCCO
