With a camera as an extension of his body, Bill Taylor is a character decoder, who brings to the image the essence of reality.
Brought up in North Carolina and currently based in New York, the photographer and musician sat down with GATA Magazine to talk about his artwork.
Through a voyeuristic lens, we weave through a surreal, metallic, and hazy forest in which we witness cruising. The rendering story-book-styled terrain replicates the mind and sexual consciousness. As the curious mind is my own, abstracted self-portraiture felt crucial to the piece.
Read MoreBonss PNG is a multifaceted-artist based in Madrid, Spain. An OTAKU (オタク) girl with Colombian roots, she is a massive exponent of Japanese pop-art.
Read MoreThe Shining is a Stanley Kubrick masterpiece. Kubrick was able to tell an incredible story, bringing it to life with innovative and unforgettable direction and cinematography.
There is much to be said about The Shining, from its phenomenal acting, bold symbolism, and the countless hours writers and critics have dedicated to analyzing the film’s every scene.
3819etc is not a conventional clothing brand; you could say that it is very far from that term. While social networks are plagued with new brands every day, that closely resemble each other, 3819etc makes a difference. They straddle the line between fashion and art and the boundary is very distorted.
Read MoreTo look at the designs of SHUSHU/TONG is to stare directly into the surreal daydreams of David Lynch if he was a teenage girl obsessed with anime. Bold, beautiful and brash, SHUSHU/TONG is a Shanghai-based fashion brand, reconceptualising concepts of femininity and cuteness in the vibrant and new creative scene of China.
Read MoreSoft Skin Latex is a progressive handmade latex brand based in the UK, that is pushing the traditional conception of what it means to create using latex. Infusing designs with elegance and a plethora of cultural reference points, Soft Skin Latex is showing us that latex is both exciting and constantly evolving from it traditional roots in fetish and sexual desire.
Read MoreJIGOKU is a collaboration oetween Tokyo-based photographer Solène Ballesta, Kana Kitty (Butoh dancer) and Sakura Monma (fashion designer and plastician.)
Read MoreCristóbal Lopez is the name behind the provocative profile of KERBCRAWLERGHOST, an artist and illustrator from Chile.
Raised in an environment of artists and Jehovah's Witnesses, in his childhood it was customary to find books full of dramatic images, full of divine punishments, miracles, diseases, plagues and tests of faith, that marked and inspired him to this day.
GATA sits down with the queen of fetish, lady boss and performer Kat Toronto, a.k.a. MISS MEATFACE to talk about this fascinating world, her life and her love for BDSM. What is the truth behind this seductive and plastic world?
Read MoreAll throughout history, folklore has existed in society as a means to cultivate understanding, pass on common values and derive meaning from our existence. In extreme circumstances, the anxieties and fears of a group of people can manifest themselves in such tales, giving birth to monsters, demons and other such horrors. Japanese society is no different, with their own versions of terror inducing tales.
Read MoreCrafted from oblivion, Paris-based, Japanese artist Aoi Kotsuhiroi defines herself as an ‘emotional pornographer’.
Beyond fashion designer, photographer, poet, or sculptor, Kotsuhiroi is a puzzling entity who hunts within herself to craft pieces full of emotions and beauty.
Read MoreBerlin has long been a melting pot of creative energy, fusing various cutting-edge cultures, alongside its rich history and tradition. The newest creation for the city to give birth to is IDEN Studios. A fashion label that is endlessly enigmatic and mysterious, while retaining its unique sense of playfulness. From spiritual imagery, occult-like iconography and lush dark tones; IDEN Studios is definitely a brand for everyone to keep on their radar in the near future
Read MoreFor KIDILL's Fall/Winter 2021 “DESIRE” collection, GATA dives into the depths of subculture to create a very progressive editorial inspired by the punk rock wave of the 1970s.
The collection features collages and images by artist JESSE DRAXLER, who accompanied the brand to highlight the mystery and sass of the collection. At the same time, GATA collaborated with Australian band VOWWS and Jesse himself on an original soundtrack for the editorial video in form of the song "Them".
GATA recommends 10 titles that will stick in your psyche, due to their impactful openings, music and imagery.
Read MoreFor some, the struggle can act as a hindrance to finding one's true calling in life, however for Mondher Mejri, growing up in the underprivileged area of a country amidst a political revolt served as a catalyst for his work.
Read MoreFIVE: an editorial by Eva Losada, a study on the so required passage to the 5th dimension and the struggles we are immersed in due to the society we live in.
Read MoreSeiji Kurata is undoubtedly one of the most well known and prestigious photographers in Japan.
At a young age, he embarked on his journey into the deep world of photography.
With his hand on the shutter, Seiji paced the streets of Tokyo, leaving us legendary portraits of the old streets of the neon city.
