Insane, 2018

Léa Bon  

Insane, by Léa Bon Archival pigment print on Harman Glossy.

This striking artwork captures a figure seated against a rustic, blue wooden backdrop, exuding a gothic and avant-garde aura. The person, appearing ethereal, sports bright red, horn-like hair, adding a devilish element to their presence. Their face is partially obscured by a white mask-like cloth, evoking mystery and defiance. A black choker with a metallic ring accentuates the neck, while a tightly laced corset emphasizes the form, blending elements of fashion and bondage. The tattoos of swallows on the chest suggest a juxtaposition of freedom and restraint. The blurred red foreground enhances the image's surreal quality, creating a sense of movement and depth. This artwork boldly explores themes of identity, rebellion, and nonconformity, inviting viewers to question societal norms and embrace individuality.

Léa Bon is an androgynous fashion and art photographer, with a unique, personal and spiritual body of work. At a young age, Léa Bon found in photography the means by which she could construct her own small worlds using her imagination. Her work breaks with the stereotypes of traditional photography and goes beyond the human eye; is a fusion between art, fashion and humanity, evoking surrealism, expressionism and hyperrealism. Dreams and fantasies from the past and present are portrayed by Léa Bon's subjects, which she uses like her own personal dolls. She has done multiple exhibitions about her life, among them “First Cycle-Innocent Vision", composed of 25 works of art that portray her personal journey.