Bob Mizer

Dean Roberts, Rick Lubin and Phil Seward [from film "Naughty Faun"], Los Angeles, 1970

9.625 × 6.625 ″ vintage color transparency chromogenic print

A dominant figure, reminiscent of a Mannerist painting's central character, dons a cloak and conical hat, directing the scene with a magical wand. The faun, embodying the characteristic tension and emotional depth of Mannerist subjects, contrasts with the watchful observer. This tableau adeptly interweaves ancient mythological themes with Mannerist influences and contemporary filmic expression.