Photographer’s works are usually stolen by other artists who transform them, manipulate them, possess them. Here, a rarity, the photographer and the artist worked together to created their pictures.
Legendary photographer, Phil Stern, and renowned urban artist, David Flores, have come together to create an entirely one-of-a-kind, ground breaking art exhibition in Los Angeles on December 8, 2011. The unlikely dynamic duo began their partnership in a big way, with a mesmerizing, larger than life, mural of James Dean in Downtown Los Angeles. David Flores’ treatment of Phil Stern’s iconic image shot in 1955 transforms the original with a completely postmodern aesthetic bringing new meaning to the image. This inspiring mural spring boarded a further collaboration between these two prolific artists. Numerous beloved Phil Stern images of luminaries such as Marilyn Monroe, Louis Armstrong, James Dean and Frank Sinatra were chosen to undertake the “Flores Treatment.” To Mr. Stern, David Flores manipulation of his images are “Warholesque” creating a whole new genre in the pop art world. While these two artists from very different generations and backgrounds do not always share the same vision, their goal during this process has always been to protect the integrity of the original, while bringing it new life. Never before have two incredibly talented artists from very different worlds come together to create an art form as innovative as this – a true testament to the timelessness and power of art.
These one-of-a-kind pieces of art will be available exclusively at the Phil Stern Gallery. Due to David Flores’ unique process, no two will ever be alike, so once the original piece has sold, a new rendition will be available on a commission basis only.
David Flores & Phil Stern
Until February 4, 2012
The Phil Stern Gallery
601 S.Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles
California 90014
Tél: 213.488.0138
