© Miles Aldridge | Mystique #1, 2018
Among the main themes in his work are false expectations and promises in the contemporary world, revolving around consumer culture. His photos present psychedelic interiors, seemingly composed of captivating items from American suburbs of mid-20th century – all to demonstrate the wealth of the owner. Scenes of domesticity are often underlined with a bitter sweetness – this is a reflection of Aldridge's own childhood memories of his mother after his parents' crushing divorce. He only rarely allows the real world to intervene in his art – through his lens, even reality seems fake.
Maarja Loorents, exhibition manager at Fotografiska Tallinn says that Miles Aldridge's retrospective, chosen as the main exhibition of this summer, showcases Hollywood glam but equally so the artist's deep love of classical Italian painting. "Miles' work is much deeper and more multifaceted than it may look at first glance. He is inspired by classical artists such as Michelangelo and Caravaggio. The parallels become clearly evident in his Virgin May series, where hyperrealist, beautiful women are surrounded by religious symbols and references," adds Loorents. Aldridge believes that "fiction and theatricality may be closer to truth than documented reality" and so he creates detailed settings that suggest a longer narrative and seem like cut out stills.
Among the main themes in his work are false expectations and promises in the contemporary world, revolving around consumer culture. His photos present psychedelic interiors, seemingly composed of captivating items from American suburbs of mid-20th century – all to demonstrate the wealth of the owner. Scenes of domesticity are often underlined with a bitter sweetness – this is a reflection of Aldridge's own childhood memories of his mother after his parents' crushing divorce. He only rarely allows the real world to intervene in his art – through his lens, even reality seems fake.
Maarja Loorents, exhibition manager at Fotografiska Tallinn says that Miles Aldridge's retrospective, chosen as the main exhibition of this summer, showcases Hollywood glam but equally so the artist's deep love of classical Italian painting. "Miles' work is much deeper and more multifaceted than it may look at first glance. He is inspired by classical artists such as Michelangelo and Caravaggio. The parallels become clearly evident in his Virgin May series, where hyperrealist, beautiful women are surrounded by religious symbols and references," adds Loorents. Aldridge believes that "fiction and theatricality may be closer to truth than documented reality" and so he creates detailed settings that suggest a longer narrative and seem like cut out stills.
Among the main themes in his work are false expectations and promises in the contemporary world, revolving around consumer culture. His photos present psychedelic interiors, seemingly composed of captivating items from American suburbs of mid-20th century – all to demonstrate the wealth of the owner. Scenes of domesticity are often underlined with a bitter sweetness – this is a reflection of Aldridge's own childhood memories of his mother after his parents' crushing divorce. He only rarely allows the real world to intervene in his art – through his lens, even reality seems fake.
Maarja Loorents, exhibition manager at Fotografiska Tallinn says that Miles Aldridge's retrospective, chosen as the main exhibition of this summer, showcases Hollywood glam but equally so the artist's deep love of classical Italian painting. "Miles' work is much deeper and more multifaceted than it may look at first glance. He is inspired by classical artists such as Michelangelo and Caravaggio. The parallels become clearly evident in his Virgin May series, where hyperrealist, beautiful women are surrounded by religious symbols and references," adds Loorents. Aldridge believes that "fiction and theatricality may be closer to truth than documented reality" and so he creates detailed settings that suggest a longer narrative and seem like cut out stills.
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