Inspired by Irving Penn

October 23, 2008

Chelsey Wilson, His Ruin (2008)

Irving Penn’s photograph of cigarette butts on the ground showed another take on what smoking does other than cause cancer and coat lungs with soot, so I collected and arranged items that would lead and/or result in a destructive relationship. I wanted the photo to be intense and slightly confusing but every item tells a part of the story yet everyone may see a different story.

One Response to “Inspired by Irving Penn”

  1. Shannon Ryan Says:

    Awesome photos!! I didn’t know I was related to someone so talented. You definitely have a bright future in photography.


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