In this series the artist explores the movement of the body, with modern and ballet dancers, in addition to focusing on male physics; the artist has concentrated on the curves and lines of his anatomy. The expansion of the body while intertwined with light and the infinity of movement like an eternal dance. A rebirth of light.
Piel, 2021
Piel, 2021
From the series "Momentum"
Color Archival Pigment print
Limited Edition
Unframed
Ricky Cohete was born in a coastal city in Ecuador, but mainly, grew up in Miami. Florida’s light was what drew him in to explore photography. The harsh lights and shadows were easy to encounter in this warm weather. The crisp and refined effect of this type of lighting conditions became a necessity to avoid studio settings. Self-taught; while photographing the ballet dancers in the city of Miami he started dedicating more time to the male form. Working with them outside of their secure space (rehearsal studio) and bringing them outside, on the sand or water, creating a dynamic that kept birthing new compositions. Inspired by the mythology in tarot culture and astrology he has incorporated certain of those elements throughout his oeuvre.
Lately, he has self-published a photography book that included: short poems and sketches titled “Blanco”.