Simple and symbolic portraits of a place…
These still life shots of DIY skate ramps and structures, environment and community, were captured by Phil Fisk at The Grove DIY in South London, the setting for his beautiful AOP 2022 Awards nominated documentary film (see next post).
Something quite breath-taking about this portrait of a portrait!
One of BOTTICELLI's final works, painted in the late 15th / early 16th century, "THE MAN OF SORROWS", was filmed by CHRIS FLOYD prior to its sale at auction at SOTHEBY’S in January 2022 for a staggering $45.5M. It had previously changed hands in 1963 for £10,000.
Described by CHRISTOPHER APOSTLE, head of the Old Masters Department as, “one of the most potent, humbling works I have ever encountered. Though seemingly religious, it’s a painting of enormous humanity—a portrait of human suffering and spirituality that speaks a universal language.”
CHRIS was given access to the painting for a day and shot this film. Everything you see was done in camera with controlled use of lighting and some quick draw finger work on light switches from everyone involved!
Perilously perched lemons, perfectly poised yolks, shelf-sprouting mushrooms and the art of finely balanced fruit and veg with CHARLIE BIGHAM, captured by PHIL FISK for the SUNDAY TIMES 🍋🥚🍄🍅🍆🌽🌶🥛🐟🌿
A few more highlights from Joseph Ford's recent campaign for LEGO with We Are Social exploring the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO Adidas Originals Superstar through collaborations with six unique creators - @afrokickz , @ornamentalconifer , @helsoe , @178kz_boy , @tomyoo23 and @letasobierajski .
We’re delighted to be able to share Joseph Ford's recent campaign for LEGOxAdidas.
We Are Social created a campaign to highlight the endless creative possibilities of the LEGO Adidas Originals Superstar, encouraging wearers to get creative with their designs...
Joseph was commissioned to capture still life photography and stop motion stills of stunning LEGOxAdidas collaborations with six unique creators - @afrokickz , @ornamentalconifer , @helsoe , @178kz_boy , @tomyoo23 and @letasobierajski .
Delighted to share this stunning publication featuring images from the "knitted camouflage" collaborative project between Joseph Ford and creative knitter, Nina Dodd.
"L'ART DU FIL" is a sumptuous collection of colourful and richly textured textile art and is available in all good bookshops.
Huge thanks to Marie-Madeleine Massé and @editionsalternatives for featuring the work, and to @ninadoddknits for the amazing creative collaborations, as always 🍉 🧶 💚💛❤️
CHRIS FLOYD recently worked with artist DAVID AIU SERVAN-SCHREIBER on a project for GLENFIDDICH.
David "does things with wood, extreme heat, paint and gold leaf that are out of this world", and in this instance created a stunning limited-edition artwork adorning the packaging of this opulent 26 year old whisky (which has been finished in rare French cognac casks).... #mmmmmmm!
PHIL FISK shoots the wonderful architect and designer THOMAS HEATHERWICK for OBSERVER at his London studio.
Phil said he "couldn't have wished for a more relaxed shoot," and he loved seeing inside "the building where it all happens - so much to look at, literally inspiration hanging everywhere!"
A poetic study of a rose, filmed by PHIL FISK in his tiny flower recording studio at home.
Beautiful soundscape by his good friend Alan Fairnie.
A beautiful short film by CHRIS FLOYD showing the making of the original artwork for the Limited Edition Label for Berry Bros & Rudd's 'Good Ordinary Claret' … 🍷
…or Phil just passing the time.
A left over prop skull was transformed by time lapse, and stylist Vic Twyman, over several days in lockdown.
Phil commented on the project that, “the edit started to border on horror but was eventually rested in somber reflection. I hope. And it was all achIeved in a garden shed… except the edit.”
The beautiful soundtrack was created by Phil’s mate Alan Fairnie.
PHIL shoots award-winning costume designer SANDY POWELL OBE for his series “FOR THE LOVE OF FILM” for BAFTA.
This beautiful atelier-style set was created by Vicky Twyman with input from Sandy, and features several bespoke 'toiles' or fitting prototypes, including two of her actual designs from the film THE FAVOURITE.
At BAFTA 2020 Sandy wore a calico template suit, got 100+ A-list stars to sign it, then raffled it off... raising enough money to protect Prospect Cottage, her mentor Derek Jarman's Dungeness home.
Back in 2014 Joseph Ford created a project with the assistance of amazing knitter Nina Dodd.
They decided to focus on the idea of a CORONAVIRUS lurking in wait for a human encounter, so Nina and her friend Sue creating a giant knitted microbe for the purpose.
At the time, when Joseph showed people his work, most were unfamiliar with the concept but now his images feel horribly relevant…
Late last year CHRIS photographed the world of TABASCO on Avery Island, in the Cajun swamps of Louisiana, for ESQUIRE MAGAZINE.
Still a family owned business, the McIlhenny Co has been producing the hot sauce here for 150 years, using the same 3 ingredients since the beginning; red peppers, vinegar and salt.
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CHRIS FLOYD shoots on location during lockdown for MEN’S HEALTH for a feature on 3 British manufacturers who have repurposed their production lines to create items of PPE for the NHS during the Covid 19 crisis.
COMMUNITY CLOTHING in Blackburn, Lancashire, who usually manufacture beautifully made items of affordable, sustainable and ethical men’s and women’s clothing turned their business towards making urgently needed NHS scrubs.
STAEGER CLEAR in Coventry switched from making things like shirt collar stiffeners and Easter egg cases to making a face visor of their own design.
INTERFLEX in Nottingham had also halted all their normal plastic packaging work and were producing disposable plastic aprons at a phenomenal rate.
A staggering and inspirational contribution from all 3 companies, especially as their undertakings were in the face of significant bureaucratic and logistical challenges. WE SALUTE YOU!
For inspiration, Chris took the 1950s photography of the great Maurice Broomfield, who so beautifully documented the last golden age of British manufacturing. “I’ve loved Broomfield’s work for a long time and this seemed like the obvious opportunity to pay tribute to it.”
PHIL FISK shoots British Nigerian designer YINKA ILORI at his studio in North Acton for the OBSERVER.
His work focusses on the BIG, BRIGHT and POSITIVE - you can read the full feature here.
PHIL FISK finds lockdown bin scavenging brings some photographic delights!
After a spot of enthusiastic rummaging in his recycling bin Phil gives new life to Easter egg wrappers, tin cans and bubble wrap!
PHIL FISK’s creative take on traditional ingredients used in ESTONIAN fine cuisine for EASYJET. Exploring a world of foraged mushrooms, black garlic, smoking pine, rowan berries and sea buckthorn, black rye and spices…
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PHIL FISK shoots ANYA HINDMARCH for the OBSERVER.
Her new bag is made out of recycled plastic. Her company have been collecting and cleaning plastic bottles to place in stores for the launch. There were literally thousands of them in her office…
"JUST CARRY ON DOING WHAT YOU'D DO IF I WASN'T THERE"...
CHRIS FLOYD's request to DAMIEN HIRST when he spent a day with him at his London studio last summer, shooting for IDLER MAGAZINE. Article here.
