Perception of Art* (Aesthetics)

A PHOTO PROJECT AND FINE ART SERIES (GOAL: PHOTO BOOK + EXHIBITION)

An ambitious long-term photographic series exploring the intersection of fashion and fine art, produced at Sylte Studios in Oslo since 2021. The project aims to create over 200 images for curation, culminating in a published monograph and gallery exhibition.

Through systematic monthly production sessions, this body of work investigates contemporary visual language with a focused creative team and carefully selected talent. Each shoot produces a minimum of five distinct looks, building towards a cohesive series that challenges the boundaries between commercial fashion photography and museum-quality fine art.

The series represents a sustained commitment to photographic excellence — work conceived for both editorial contexts and exhibition spaces, crafted to international standards from an Oslo studio with European reach.

Creative Direction

This series explores the intersection of fashion and fine art through carefully constructed imagery designed for both gallery exhibition and collectible print formats. The work pushes beyond conventional fashion photography into contemporary art territory — subtle compositions, abstract framing, and minimalist aesthetics that prioritise creative collaboration over elaborate production.

Each image is conceived to work equally well as a museum-quality print or within a published monograph, maintaining an artistic rigour that appeals to both cultural institutions and editorial contexts.

Collaboration

The project centres on sustained creative partnerships with select talent who bring strong interpretive skills and an intuitive understanding of artistic direction. Success depends on building genuine working relationships that allow for experimentation and improvisation within carefully considered frameworks.

Collaborative model compensation:

  • Choice of portraits from each session, or full portrait session (valued NOK 12,990)

  • Fine art print plus project monograph upon completion

Production

Primary location: Sylte Studios, Hausmanns gate 6, 0186 Oslo

Alternative locations: Selected hotels and gallery spaces

Shoot schedule: Thursdays or Sundays, 15:00–20:00

Session structure:

  1. Concept discussion and fitting

  2. Styling, lighting and set preparation

  3. First series (3 looks)

  4. Break

  5. Second series (3 looks)

  6. Wrap

Each production day yields a minimum of five distinct looks, maintaining momentum whilst allowing proper creative development for each image. The approach balances artistic ambition with sustainable production methodology — focusing resources on talent and collaboration rather than elaborate set design.

This framing emphasises professional rigour, international standards, and serious artistic practice whilst remaining accessible and collaborative in tone.

Moodboard

Visual Direction: The following collection represents the aesthetic foundation for this series — a carefully curated visual landscape that defines the territory I'm exploring through this body of work. This reference library evolves throughout the project, serving as both creative anchor and developmental tool as the series progresses.

 
Black and white photo of a model wearing a sheer dress with tulle sleeves, seen from behind.
Black and white photo of two hands reaching towards each other against a white background.
Black and white portrait of a person with a large tulle bow on their head, resting their chin on their hand, adorned with sparkling nails.
Black and white portrait of a person with a sheer fabric covering part of their face, set against a scenic outdoor landscape.
Black and white photo of a person standing behind a large, fluted column, head visible above the column.
Person in sheer outfit with yellow tint
Black and white close-up of a person with an arm across the torso, highlighting skin texture and muscle definition.
A person wrapped in a large, transparent plastic sheet, with their head covered and leaning forward, in a monochrome setting.
Black and white photo of a person in a yoga pose with their torso curled and arms stretched forward, with their head hidden behind their back.
A person from behind wearing a wide leather belt with a prominent bow on the back, over a pair of high-waisted leather shorts. The photo is in black and white.
A person with short hair wearing a black head brace with bandages and a large, rough, circular device on the left side of their face, obscuring their eye, against a plain background.
A topless person standing on a wooden surface, wearing a brown pleated skirt, holding a large, decorated, and textured ornament above their head in a dimly lit, rustic room with aged walls.
A person with dark hair lying on their side on sandy ground, wearing dark clothing, with their eyes open and hands gently crossed.
Two sculptures of women with veiled faces standing close together by a stream in a forest, with one woman holding the other's hand.
Close-up of a person covered by flowing, sheer beige and gray fabric, creating an abstract, layered appearance.
Black and white photo of a woman wearing layered necklaces, a sleeveless top, and a high-waisted skirt. She has tattoos on her hand and arm, and appears to be holding a ring or small object in her hand.
Close-up black and white photograph of a person's face with closed eyes, with some paint or liquid markings on their forehead and near the eyes.
Black and white photograph of a woman sitting on a chair with her head tilted back, wearing a hat, a long-sleeved top, and high-heeled shoes, with her legs crossed.
A person with long blonde hair wearing a cream-colored satin shirt and a white hanging ornament with gathered fabric.
A woman with dark hair, wearing a brown blazer and a floral shirt, lying upside down on a bench outdoors, with her head hanging down and looking at the camera with a slight smile.
Black and white photograph of a woman with butterfly-patterned robes and a matching headwrap, looking to the side.
Black and white artistic image of a woman with face and body covered in an intricate lace or web pattern, with her head tilted back and eyes closed.
A woman with short platinum blonde hair wearing a beige trench coat, sitting with her leg raised and shielding her eyes with her hand, in a room with neutral-colored walls.
Close-up black and white photo of a person with short hair, wearing a metallic earring with a cylindrical body and a spherical bead, with their head tilted back and eyes closed.
A woman with short wavy hair, wearing a pearl necklace and bracelet, is topless and covering her chest and shoulder with her left arm. She has a tattoo of a dog or similar animal on her shoulder and is holding a long pearl necklace. She is wearing da
A surreal artistic photo showing a person's head replaced by a mirror, with a hand holding a lit matchstick, emitting a small flame with red smoke.
A person holding a folded white umbrella in front of their face, with their hands visible at the bottom.
A black and white photograph of a nude woman with a lamp covering her head with a plastic bag. The lamp's cord hangs down, and the woman is standing with her back to the camera, her right hand resting on her thigh.
A woman in a partially open shirt and underwear, holding the shirt open with her arms outstretched.
A woman lying on her back on a bed, wearing fishnet stockings and a black top, with her head tilted back and legs crossed.
Black and white photo of a person in a yoga pose, with their legs and feet extended and crossed, and holding their foot with their hand.
Close-up of a woman's legs crossed at the knees, wearing white high-heeled shoes with a unique curved heel, shot in black and white.
Person wearing a mask, a bonnet, and a shirt with painted hands pose with their hands on their chest.
Close-up of a person's back and lower body in black and white, focusing on the curves and contours of the skin.
A face behind a sheer, translucent fabric in black and white.
A woman in a handstand pose with her head upside down, wearing a white skirt with suspenders, and black braided hair against a gray background.
A woman wearing a lace dress and an elaborate pearl and bead headpiece with dangling strands, photographed in black and white.
Silhouette of a person wearing a wide-brimmed hat and flowing fabric, in a kneeling pose against a plain background.
Black and white photo of a topless woman lying on her side on a bed, with her arms raised over her head and a hand resting on her back. The woman is face down and appears relaxed.
Black and white photo of a person walking barefoot down a narrow hallway, viewed from behind, wearing loose shorts, with the word 'Jens' written across the legs.
Close-up of a person wearing a white shirt with the word 'ISLANDER' partially visible, gray trousers, and an open white jacket revealing bare skin.
Close-up of a person's hip and thigh, wearing shiny, embellished gloves with rhinestones, and a gray garment with a pink background.
A woman with long wavy hair, wearing a veil, is standing against a wall with height measurements. She is dressed in dark clothing and has a black headpiece resembling a crescent moon with a figure sitting on top.
Close-up of a person wearing red sheer tights with a seam running from waist to toe, against a matching red background.
A woman with moshed hair wearing a sheer black top with large buttons, looking upwards with her head tilted back, under an overcast sky.
A woman with long blonde hair sitting on a stool, dressed in nude-colored clothing, in a dimly lit room.
A woman wearing a sheer, yellow, Gucci jacket and beige underwear, with a Gucci label, standing against a light-colored background with a subtle glow, her head tilted back and arms extended downward.
A black and white photograph of a nude woman with tattoos on her arms and torso, standing against a plain background. The image includes text with questions such as "Who Are We?", "Where Have We Come From?", and "Where Are We Going?" and features a s
A person singing into a microphone, with their head covered by a translucent, orange-tinted material that shows the interior structure of their face and head.
Black and white photograph of a ballet dancer in a tutu, captured from behind, with a focus on her bent leg and flowing fabric of her tutu.
Black and white photograph of a nude woman with her back to the camera, arms raised and hands behind her head, with her left hand touching her hair.
A person seated with crossed legs, wearing colorful tights, multiple rings and necklaces, a pink strapless top, a fabric head wrap, and a black decorative headpiece with cut-outs covering part of their face.
A person standing on a wooden floor, wrapped in beige fabric and wearing a transparent face shield, looking down and gesturing with their right hand against a bright background.
A person with a topless upper body, wearing black pants, in a kneeling and bent-forward pose against a plain white background.
A person dressed in white, sitting on a blue surface, wearing pearl necklaces, with legs spread and wearing white lingerie and gloves, in a setting with a white and blue color scheme.
Close-up of a person's shoulder, wet hair, and orange textured clothing against a dark background.
A person sitting cross-legged on a carpeted floor, backlit by blinds, with their face partially hidden and arm raised making an 'OK' gesture.
Close-up black and white photograph of a person's lower body and leg, with the leg covered in fishnet stockings, sitting on a smooth surface against a dark background.
A sheer, beige fabric curtain with soft light filtering through, with the silhouette of a person's legs underneath. Text indicates it's from Jil Sander's Women's Spring/Summer 2021 collection.
Close-up of a person wearing a blue and gray striped shirt, with text overlay indicating location and social media handle nearby.
Black and white photo of a woman with short bob haircut, turned away from the camera, wearing a sleeveless dress with textured details and multiple bracelets on her right wrist.
Close-up of a monochrome statue showing the torso, right arm, and part of the legs, with textured clothing and detailed features.
A person wearing a white shirt with a flower crown on their head. The person's face is darkened or in shadow, creating a contrast with the white shirt and flowers.
A mannequin with no head or arms, displaying a nude-colored chest display with a Chanel brooch, against a dark background.
A black and white photo of a person with their back turned, showing their head and shoulders. The person's hair is styled with a net-like pattern and adorned with multiple black butterfly-shaped accessories. The background is plain and light-colored.
A bust of a woman with a semi-transparent face and a pearl necklace, dressed in a white top, against a plain light background.
A person lying on the floor inside a large clear plastic bag, with only their hand and part of their arm visible.
Black and white photograph of a woman with long hair, resting her head on her knee, looking directly at the camera. Overlaid text reads: "Sixteen Journal, in print. On display. A retrospective exhibition."
Black and white photo of a woman with curly hair, partially wrapped in fabric that covers part of her face and body, with a shadowed background.
Close-up of a woman's crossed legs in sheer tights against a black background.
A black and white mask with a glossy finish, placed on a stand or mannequin head. The mask has an abstract design, half-black and half-white, with some reflective spots. It is surrounded by white feathered or ruffled material that resembles a collar
A person with a dog head lying on a bed, wearing a black fishnet outfit, in a black and white photo.
A person with long, curly red hair balances on a large stone with their body bent forward, arms hanging down, dressed in black pants and no shirt, against a plain white background.
Back of a person with text written on their back in German, which reads 'Jeder hat seine eigene Ansicht.' The person's head is turned downward, with short, dark hair, against a plain background.
Black and white photo of a woman with a bob haircut, wearing a dress with chain accessories on the shoulders, and large earrings that spell out 'LOVE' with a necklace.
A woman with long black wet hair, wearing a transparent yellow plastic dress, standing against a plain white background, showing her back and tattoo on her left arm.
A person in a flowing beige dress is upside down on the floor with their head and arms touching the ground, posing under a large Vogue sign on the wall.
A woman with long hair, sitting on a floor, with her back to the camera, wearing a loose checkered shirt or blanket that is open to reveal her bare back against a plain white wall.
Close-up of a person's shoulder and arm with a painted black brushstroke on the body, against a black background.
A woman sitting on a bed, wearing a black dress and eye mask, with her head tilted back and eyes closed.