And, shooting images that are so overtly sexual is one sure way to do so. Yet, despite this success, he quit soon after, deciding instead to focus his efforts on getting noticed by the art world. Hare #5, Vlad Zorinīorn in Chelyabinsk, on the border of Europe and Asia – not a place known for its art and culture – Zorin began his career as a fashion photographer at the age of 14, having already shot his first cover by 16. Gallery Girl spoke to Zorin about his inspirations, as well as sexuality and freedom in Russia. And, while Zorin is experienced in this field, these images have just been displayed a stone’s throw away from the Kremlin at Cube.Moscow.
The images look like they have been shot somewhere like Los Angeles, probably by a top fashion photographer. In his Hare series artist Vlad Zorin photographs a Ken-doll-like figure almost completely nude wearing a hare mask that covers half of his face.
