Bob Mizer

Rick Hayes & Rick West [from film "Satyr's Nocturne"], Los Angeles, 1973

9.625 × 6.625 ″ vintage color transparency chromogenic print

Drawing inspiration from the Mannerist art movement, this evocative photograph showcases elongated forms and theatrical poses reminiscent of the late Renaissance era. Mizer captures a juxtaposition of innocence and seduction, with the subjects adorned in devilish horns, set against a vivid and intricately detailed pastoral stage set. The image invites viewers to contemplate the duality of human nature, bridging the gap between historic art forms and modern photographic expression.