Bob Mizer

Charles Butler (from film "Witch Boy"), Los Angeles, 1958

9.5 × 7.5 ″ Framed: 14.75 × 12.625 × 1.25 ″ vintage large-format black and white negative selenium-toned gelatin silver print

The image takes on additional significance when viewed in the context of the censorship prevalent in 1958. Charles Butler, dressed as a wizard and immersed in reading a book of magic, challenges societal norms through his unconventional appearance. The image prompts contemplation on the restrictions imposed on artistic expression during that time, particularly regarding nudity and nonconformist characters. Mizer's work stands as a testament to the artist's resilience and the importance of pushing boundaries in the face of censorship.