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Μαντέψτε ποιος διάσημος ηθοποιός παριστάνει τον Αϊνστάιν

Οι μεταμορφώσεις είναι μέσα στη δουλειά ενός ηθοποιού. Όμως, ένας γνωστός ηθοποιός το… παράκανε.

author-image Γιώργος Σμυρνής

Με τη βοήθεια του φίλου του φωτογράφου και συνεργάτη Sandro Miller, ο διάσημος ηθοποιός John Malkovich αποφάσισε να αναπαραστήσει μπροστά στην κάμερα ιστορικές μορφές της επιστήμης, της πολιτικής, της τέχνης κ.α.

Και αυτό το κάνει με μια δόση χιούμορ. Έτσι τον βλέπουμε να γίνεται Αϊνστάιν βγάζοντας τη γλώσσα έξω. 

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Εκτός όμως από τον Αϊνστάιν, μεταμορφώνεται και σε πολλές άλλες σημαντικές μορφές όπως ο Jack Nicholson (Joker), ο Truman Capote, η Marilyn κ.α. Κι αυτές οι φωτογραφίες γίνεται με αναφορές σε σημαντικούς φωτογράφους και εικαστικούς, οι οποίοι αποτύπωσαν τις μορφές αυτών των διασήμων, όπως ο Irving Penn ή ο Andy Warhol

The series began two years ago, when Sandro came up with the idea to pay homage to his hero, Irving Penn, by recreating one of his iconic images, a photograph of the author Truman Capote, kneeling on a chair wedged in a corner created in Penn's studio. He realized that Malkovich looked a bit like Capote, so he asked him to stand in as the model. The feedback was great.
http://static2.businessinsider.com/assets/images/back_gradient_20x40.png?1411763930) repeat-x;”>Sandro Miller courtesy of Catherine Edelman Gallery ChicagoIrving Penn / Truman Capote, New York (1948), 2014

Because of the success of the first photo, Sandro decided to pay tribute to more of the photographers who had influenced him over the years. He flew to Paris to meet with Malkovich, prepared with 30 images he wanted to recreate. tp://static2.businessinsider.com/assets/images/back_gradient_20x40.png?1411763930) repeat-x;”>
Sandro Miller courtesy of Catherine Edelman Gallery ChicagoRichard Avedon / Ronald Fischer, Μελισσοκόμος, Davis, California, 9 Μαΐου, (1981), 2014

"After consuming two bottles of wine with John, I showed him my idea and he fell in love," Sandro says.ttp://static2.businessinsider.com/assets/images/back_gradient_20x40.png?1411763930) repeat-x;”>
Sandro Miller courtesy of Catherine Edelman Gallery ChicagoGordon Parks / American Gothic, Washington, D.C. (1942), 2014

Sandro describes John Malkovich as a "beautiful clean canvas ready for paint."
Andy Warhol / Green Marilyn (1962), 2014

Sandro spent eight months researching his selected photographs. Every detail from wardrobe and make up to location and lighting was dissected to create a photograph that was as true to the source image as possible. p://static2.businessinsider.com/assets/images/back_gradient_20x40.png?1411763930) repeat-x;”>
Sandro Miller courtesy of Catherine Edelman Gallery ChicagoBert Stern / Marilyn (1962), 2014

Sandro worked with an impressive team of world-renowned stylists, set designers, and hair and make up artists who helped him get the exact effects he was looking for.ttp://static2.businessinsider.com/assets/images/back_gradient_20x40.png?1411763930) repeat-x;”>
Sandro Miller courtesy of Catherine Edelman Gallery ChicagoHerb Ritts / Jack Nicholson, Λονδίνο (1988), 2014

Malkovich dove right in and dedicated himself to the project, as well. " I watched John become a boy, girl, man, woman, Marilyn, Picasso, Hitchcock, Betty Davis, and Che Guevara," says Sandro.

Sandro Miller courtesy of Catherine Edelman Gallery Chicago
Alberton Korda / Che Guevara (1960), 2014

Malkovich even made his own wax nose for the shot below, where he stood in as Salvador Dali to recreate this famous shot by Phillipe Halsman.ndro Miller courtesy of Catherine Edelman Gallery ChicagoPhilippe Halsman / Salvador Dalí (1954), 2014

Malkovich would study the original photograph for hours. Sandro says, "You could see John working on his character, as makeup, hair and styling was being done. It was truly a joy to see such a perfectionist at work."p://static2.businessinsider.com/assets/images/back_gradient_20x40.png?1411763930) repeat-x;”>
Sandro Miller courtesy of Catherine Edelman Gallery ChicagoDorothea Lange / Migrant Mother, Nipomo, California (1936), 2014

Sandro is often asked what his favorite of the series is. While he loves them all equally, the image of twin Malkoviches, after Diane Arbus's legendary photo of twin girls from 1967, holds a special place in his heart. He says the amount of effort that went in to recreating the image exactly really paid off. tp://static2.businessinsider.com/assets/images/back_gradient_20x40.png?1411763930) repeat-x;”>
Sandro Miller courtesy of Catherine Edelman Gallery ChicagoDiane Arbus / Identical Twins, Roselle, New Jersey (1967), 2014

While the images can be humorous at times, Sandro says he was truly attempting to pay sincere tribute to his photographic heroes.ttp://static2.businessinsider.com/assets/images/back_gradient_20x40.png?1411763930) repeat-x;”>
Sandro Miller courtesy of Catherine Edelman Gallery ChicagoPierre et Gilles / Jean Paul Gaultier (1990), 2014

"I didn’t want these to be a parody. I was serious about paying homage to these photographers and photographs that changed my perspective on photography," Sandro explains.ttp://static2.businessinsider.com/assets/images/back_gradient_20x40.png?1411763930) repeat-x;”>
Sandro Miller courtesy of Catherine Edelman Gallery ChicagoAlbert Watson / Alfred Hitchcock με Χήνα (1973), 2014

Sandro's images are an equal testament to Malkovich's prowess as an actor as they are to the power of the original images. "John is a pop culture icon... He is brilliant and confident and willing to take risks," says Sandro. ttp://static2.businessinsider.com/assets/images/back_gradient_20x40.png?1411763930) repeat-x;”>
Sandro Miller courtesy of Catherine Edelman Gallery ChicagoCarl Fischer, Muhammad Ali, Νέα Υόρκη (1968), 2014

Πηγή: BusinessInsider

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