This striking photographic diptych seamlessly bridges analogue and digital technique to subvert themes from Ovid’s Metamorphoses. The panel on the left depicts a young man adorned with a cascading garland of rich purple orchids across his bare chest, juxtaposed on the right with a deep blue-hued classical headless torso sculpture against a stark dark backdrop. Part of Michael James O'Brien's acclaimed In Spite of Dreams series (2020), the artwork explores themes of transformation, mythic resonance, and human vulnerability. Printed on museum-grade fine art paper, this compelling pair delivers exceptional visual and thematic depth, making it an extraordinary investment piece for fine art photography collectors.
A combination of analog and digital compositions based on ideas from Ovid's Metamorphoses, deconstructed and subverted according to his own narrative. MJO, 2021.
This stunning color photograph captures a figurative scene that transports you to a moment of serene contemplation.
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Color Photography - Broken Myth (Diptych), 2020. by Michael James O'Brien
Broken Myth (Diptych), 2020
In Spite of dreams Series
Printed on Hahnemuhle fine art paper
Dimensions:
Image size: 30 H x 40 W in.
Edition of 7 + 2AP
Unframed
Michael James O’Brien is a multifaceted artist based in Atlanta, GA, known for his work as a photographer, teacher, curator, poet, and activist. He has held solo exhibitions in major cities worldwide, including New York, Paris, Beijing, and Istanbul. His photography is part of the National Portrait Gallery’s permanent collection in London and has been featured in esteemed publications such as Rolling Stone, Vogue UK, The New Yorker, and The Guardian. O'Brien authored Girlfriend; Men, Women, and Drag, published by Random House, and contributed to Matthew Barney’s Drawing Restraint 7 and Cremaster series. A dedicated activist, he has been involved with ACTUP and various HIV/AIDS awareness campaigns, including the Love Ball and Live Positive Campaign. Currently, he serves as the Chair of Photography at the Savannah College of Art and Design and chairs the Advisory Council of Atlanta Celebrates Photography.
