Guy Bourdin Research

I have chosen Guy Bourdin’s Walking Legs series as the main inspiration for my zine.
I saw his exhibiition at Somerset House in 2o15 and it’s since been my favourite photograghy. I own some mannequin legs so have decided to implement them and create my own version of walking legs.

Research:

“‘Walking legs’ was shot in 1979 by the French designer and photographer using quintessentially English landscapes as the backdrop to this high-end campaign. Photographed at locations on a road trip taken in a Cadillac from London to Brighton, many of the city and seaside scenes remain the same today and include familiar sights such as the London bus stop and the classic park bench. As with much of Bourdin’s work, the model is mysteriously absent – all that is seen is a pair of mannequin legs, adorned with Charles Jourdan’s creations.” – Michael Hoppen Gallery