The "most colorful" photographer, his work, with its enigmatic surreal and brilliant colors!

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The color impact of classical romanticism, realism and modern painting style, a new art nouveau photography style came into being.

In the rich color language, there is an endless aftertaste.

All of the above are the stunning works of American fashion photographer Erik Madigan Heck, with enigmatic surreal and bright colors, strong impressionist compositions, and more like works of art.

However, Erik never considered himself a photographer, but rather an artist who works in a variety of mediums.

Compared with most fashion photographers, Erik focuses more on the clothes themselves, so his focus is on design lines, colors and material details, giving people a high-end and comfortable visual enjoyment.

"We live in the digital age, and there's really no need to follow the pattern of previous photographers, because we can't do it better than the masters of the day," says Eric. ”

Born in the United States in 1983, Eric grew up visiting museums with his parents, and traditional art helped him to combine elegant fashion, classical oil painting and colorful colors.

"I always wanted to be a painter, but I didn't have the patience," says Eric. But I can always see the colors in the world – as if everything was painted. ”

Eric, who has a good artistic taste, has collaborated with top fashion magazines such as "Vogue", "Harper's Bazaar", "ELLE", and not only that, but at the age of 23, he even founded the world's most expensive magazine, "Nomenus Quarterly", which sold for a whopping $6,500.

After graduating with an MFA in Photography and Film Studies from Parsons School of Design, Eric became a professional photographer and began his artistic practice, taking the viewer layer by layer into his unique and captivating world of imagery, from form to substance.

"When I decided to pursue professional photography, I wanted color," he says. I started in the darkroom, layered the negatives to create the colors, and then used different retouching methods to create the post-production effect and further tiled the space. I'm trying to figure out how to paint effectively with my camera. ”

Color is in the visual arts

The most emotional factor, it has the effect of awakening visual attention and emotional resonance in an instant.

At the same time, color is a rich visual factor of cultural metaphors, which has accumulated rich connotations in the practice of human existence.

In Eric's lens, color is not the true color of the world, but the interpretation of the heart. Through these colors, he establishes a subtle connection with the viewer.

Eric usually uses a variety of media to create an image, and it takes five to six weeks to complete a project. This dedication to perfection, coupled with a unique style and a retro and quirky temperament, led Eric to win the ICP Infinity Award, one of the highest honors in photography, in 2013.

Eric's photographs are beautiful, romantic, and resonant, attracting celebrities to become his "mirror guests".

Eric's Adele is full of queen style.

The androgynous Tilda Swinton, with temptation in her evil spirits, is cool to the bone.

The mysterious and sexy Natalie Portman, so charming, is unforgettable.

A group of rap singers added a bit of entertainment to Eric's rational temperament in the lens.

These colorful collisions are not only a canvas for Eric's inspiration, but also an entrance to his inner world.

Eric is a camera wizard who unleashes his vast fantasies in his work, and you never guess how wonderful his next photo will be.

Someone once said of him: "A photographer takes pictures with a camera, and Erik Madigan Heck takes pictures with imagination." ”

There is no doubt that Erik's distinctive perspective and haunting aesthetic have earned him a reputation in the world.

It is because of Erik's tireless pursuit of beauty that we can now enjoy the amazing beauty of the combination of color and photography.

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