Sacrificed

Artist: Jo O'Brien

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Sacrificed

I can’t resist a bit of symbolism and religious innuendo

Model: Chantal Simone
Art Direction & Photography: Jo O’Brien

The concept:
Fashion Victim? Modern Day Jesus? Heavenly Light? A way out?
It’s all about the questions, the implications, the idea

Sacrificed belongs to the following groups:

A Photographer's Craft

Joe Mortelliti, 10 months ago

I would think it unlikely for someone to take offence, besides the “exit”is in a heavenly direction.
illicit, 10 months ago

excellent not offensive at all..fantastic.
James Price, 10 months ago

The exit sign does it for me… Love it!
Fantastic direction and final capture as usual!! :-)
Paul Vanzella, 10 months ago

Love the pose against the wall… colour scheme is wonderful… love your composition here the way the exit sign provides some sort of way out. Great series Jo… loaction is awesome…! The light on her arms and highlights on the dress make the image for me. Great work!
Denny Hill, 10 months ago

Love your stuff! i look to your art for inspiration…..you may not know it …..but you are an amazing teacher!:)
Jo O'Brien, 10 months ago

I don’t know what to say. thank you.
pwruiz, 10 months ago

Jo, you work is playful but exhibits intelligence, assurance and sensitivity – you know you inspire me girl. Great work
John Robb, 10 months ago

Love it Jo – part of me thinks that Chantal is a soul struggling to free of the concrete jungle.
Benjamin Scheurer, 10 months ago

one of your best images in my opinion….there are so many fascinating details…..so
many thoughts and feelings which emerge….
Juilee P Pryor, 10 months ago

This is a great image. Strong and well composed. Well done you.
Deborah Bowness, 10 months ago

Yup, I agree with the rest of them, you are very inspiring, and this is another great piece of work, love the exit sign also, you have a great eye for detail!
Enrico Bettesw..., 10 months ago

Jo this is fantastic! A great concept and great composition… I’m loving the monotone oncrete textures and the way the yellow and green just lifts… so many things are working to make this a great image… loving your work!
Mugsy, 10 months ago

This has such a great mood….the exit sign adds that extra touch!
Carlo Cesar Ro..., 10 months ago

Creative and wonderful shot! Congrats Jo! More power!
Jing3011, 10 months ago

Very interesting and unique.
Holly Werner, 10 months ago

The symbolism speaks volumes here. Nice work.
Samantha Van S..., 10 months ago

dramatic!
Naomi Frost, 10 months ago

Two thumbs up.
WitheringMoon, 10 months ago

OOOO Just cruising the galleries and this sparks my attention instantly, I agree quite dramatic.
Brilliant – the pose it perfect and the darkness adds so much to the feel of the image. I also love that you have the exit sign in the image!
Fabulous.
Craig Goldsmith, 10 months ago

Nice one Jo, my favourite of the recent car park shots.
MegCouch, 9 months ago

This is gorgeous. Rad perspective..And I enjoy the exit sign as well. Brilliant!
Kerry McFarland, 9 months ago

Great concept, Jo. Well done.
Carl Chick, 9 months ago

What an outstanding image. Is it offensive? No, but then who cares? The symbolism is perfect. Very iconic.
billyboy, 8 months ago

Hi Jo! I followed a link from one of Paul Louis` shots and I`m glad I did cause I didn`t realize how much awesome stuff you`ve been doing since I last checked out your pf. You`ve got such perfect lighting control in this and your compositional balance is amazing. But I think it`s your choice and placement of colors that makes this so compelling to me. Looking through your work, my general impression is that you have a unique gift for telling a complex story with a single image—which is really the goal of photography. Nice work!
Kurt Tutschek, 7 months ago

! fantastic concept – and great mood.
Yago Veith, 7 months ago

Excellent ^^
SPlogos, 4 months ago

The concept is great. love the exit sign. The dress and the way her hands are truned out give me the idea of something out of Jesus Christ Superstar, any mintue now, i expect her to turn around and start singing. Great work :0)
Carine Boustany, 4 months ago

great work love your ideas and treatment of your work you have a great portfolio
Cain Doherty, 2 months ago

i like how she’s strung backwards – her shoulders would be dislocated if she was suspended – gives the image an extreme sense of pain
fireandice, 2 months ago

Yep, the sign does it for me as well..
Stephen Chapple, 2 months ago

A stunning image that speaks!!! So well done…
Nicole Ryan, 2 months ago

love this
alananto, 5 days ago

nice shot…awesome
Ushna Sardar, 5 days ago

beautiful capture!!!!
KEITH R. WILL..., 4 days ago

nice sacrifice
michellewalsh, about 3 hours ago

lush symbolism and composition. fantastic and intriguing shot.