In this new installment, recurring Greek photographer and film director Nasos Karabelas stays true to his artistic vision.
He is dedicated to his experiments with “the possibilities of deformation of the human body.” Long exposure, monochrome, and grain are his trademarks, creating a portfolio of a distinct style of portraiture.
His subjects appear on camera as if apparitions of a spiritualistic séance—dispersed and half-hidden behind the subconscious veil, yet real to those who look long enough. Karabelas extends to them the courtesy of distortion, softening the impact of exposure, encapsulating them in a hazy hum of static.
He titles his photographs simply as “Man” and “Woman” with assigned numbers, stripping his work of individual dedication. The human body is a form, a shape, and a theme to be explored without being tied to a person.
Channeling Rust Cohle’s character in True Detective, Karabelas’ hauntingly beautiful shots are like “somebody’s memory of a [human presence], and the memory is fading.” Beyond that, the photographer continues to mesmerize and effortlessly captivate the viewer’s attention through powerful illustrations of feelings, emotions, or memories—all trapped within diffuse, monochrome frames.
Read our “Camouflage” issue in full
RAWGUE.’s 4th issue delved into the grey, moody, and cold atmosphere of winter. Yet it did not sink into the depths of madness or depression. Instead, it embraced this season of hibernation, allowing 31 artists from all over the world to present their timid work beneath a veil of quiet beauty.
We’re a team of writers using our craft to spotlight art in its most honest form. RAWGUE. started as a bi-monthly editorial experiment where each issue’s theme is dictated by the submitted work, thus removing editorial bias from the equation and preserving a more raw approach. We focus on all forms of poetry: written, photographed, painted, drawn, and filmed.
