Assignment I: Jock Sturges
Jock Sturges’ photography is intriguing to say the least. I chose him because no matter where else I looked for other photographers’ work, his images kept popping up in my mind. It seems like they’ve marked me, and with good reason. Looking at his portfolio, you will come to understand why he has had so many lawsuits in the past and will still continue to undergo attacks and accusations against him by a number of organizations.
Sturges’ primary work involves photographing nude, young adults and children on the brink of puberty or undergoing puberty. They convey messages of maturing, sexuality and innocence. He uses large format cameras to photograph them and natural light which is carefully used and observed. His sense of composition and background vs foreground is very interesting and seductive. In my opinion, his images are beautiful, tasteful and intriguing – I do not see the perversion that many people are so up in arms over; they were diliberately photographed with artistic intention and purposely controversial.
Jock Sturges continues as one of the world’s best person photographers. His image clarity and story are unique. I agree with your opinion on these and his many other wonderful images.