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Lee Higgs
Author of the sensational book Generation Fetish, Lee Higgs has shot onto the scene like a flaming spaceship. His work has been widely applauded and many consider his vision to be one of the freshest and most astonishing to surface in recent years. And what is so amazing is that he only recently started shooting women (since he was 41). He claims to know very little about photography, that he was always more influenced by books and music and specifically the psychedelic movement. He grew up devouring the works of Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouc, and William S. Burroughs. 

The photos that Lee turns out, especially for his personal work, are what Gisele Turner describes as "video clips of the music scene - MTV in still life". They are ultra-vibrant snapshots of a surreal world where sexual taboos are completely non-existant. His use of wide angle lenses and the cross processing of his film are hallmarks to his wholly original vision and classify his as "one of the most important nude photographers of the 21st century..". 

One of our picks for Best Books of 2001, Generation Fetish is nothing less than a masterpiece of stimulating, artsy, fetish photography. What's most striking is not just the imagery itself, scantily-clad, beautiful girls are always striking, but the extraordinary way that Higgs incorporates color and composition. The entire book is a psychedelic carnival of sexual and fetish imagery showcasing lush and dramatic scenes, rich saturated colors, weird angles and twists, and a collection of women who are undeniably arousing make this book a dreamworld that even Gumby would get off on ... if he could get inside. It's a breathtaking new vision, albeit one that not everyone will immediately understand, so don't be surprised to hear critics saying they didn't "get it". Don't be swayed though, the art world would be well served if it had more creatives like Lee Higgs pumping out exciting and original works like this. 

Generation Fetish is a superb publication and a great intro to Lee Higgs' work. And after working your way through its 368 pages you'll very likely be craving for more.
 
CONTACT INFORMATION
Location: USA
Email: lee@leehiggs.com
Website: www.kinkymachine.com | www.leehiggs.com
 
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