Understanding Joshua by Charlie White

Posted by Photo Slaves in PhotographersDec 27th, 2010 | 13 responses

Charlie WhiteCharlie White exploring male self-loathing through photographic puppetry. Using a humanoid puppet he calls “complete fragility manifest in a body”. White presents human frailty through a fictional character, much as a novelist might. As Charlie White tells, his puppet, called Joshua, helps him to explore the themes of male self-image and self-loathing. White places Joshua in a series of vulnerable situations – at a cocktail party or a lover’s house – and photographs the scene. Charlie White is a photographer and filmmaker whose work has been exhibited internationally since 1999. White holds the position of Associate Professor, and is the Director of the MFA program at the University of Southern California’s Roski School of Fine Arts. Charlie White lives and works in Los Angeles California.

Understanding Joshua by Charlie White:

Fantasy

Cocktail party

Getting Lindsay Liton

Her place

Kens basement

Sherri's living room

Official site: www.charliewhite.info



13 Responses to “Understanding Joshua by Charlie White”

  1. lutherslook says:
    March 26, 2011 at 11:45 pm

    Absolutely awesome art. What a gift. Thanks for sharing.

  2. plum says:
    April 6, 2011 at 11:28 pm

    internet faggot

  3. Von says:
    July 17, 2011 at 9:18 pm

    Very interesting :) id love to see more of your work

  4. DapOrp says:
    August 25, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    Anyone know if prints of these can be purchased anywhere?

  5. Ash Benna says:
    September 21, 2011 at 10:03 pm

    The one in the bathroom…..what?

  6. me says:
    October 28, 2011 at 5:20 am

    this is creepy. if you like it… yeah, good for you.

  7. ChrisHerself says:
    February 20, 2012 at 12:25 am

    Those of you offended or angered at this imagery–that’s what it feels like to be confronted with your own insecurities and struggles. Embrace it. Think about the pictures and why they disgust you.

    You’ll learn about yourself.

    Which is a striking thing about art. Even the shocking kind. Perhaps especially the shocking kind.

  8. famine says:
    April 13, 2012 at 3:51 am

    totally awesome photos. super interesting!

  9. kyle says:
    April 17, 2012 at 7:37 pm

    … I don’t get it?

  10. Mick says:
    May 29, 2012 at 10:14 am

    Absolutly love all of it! I find it sick, hilarious, insecure, and simply coragious. Brilliant sir for evoking such emotion! Fuck em’ if they don’t get it!

  11. brendan says:
    July 24, 2012 at 9:40 pm

    everyone can have a dark side…especially me..mmwahahahah..

  12. jamesmgreene says:
    August 2, 2012 at 12:32 am

    Some imagination,try making movie shorts.

  13. Rick says:
    January 6, 2013 at 4:00 pm

    My precious! My precious! When they finally let Schmeegle outta the shire!

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