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
Available for sale as Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints and Framed Prints
Joe Mortelliti, about 1 year ago
I would think it unlikely for someone to take offence, besides the “exit”is in a heavenly direction.
illicit, about 1 year ago
excellent not offensive at all..fantastic.
James Price, about 1 year ago
The exit sign does it for me… Love it!
Fantastic direction and final capture as usual!! :-)
Paul Vanzella
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about 1 year 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!
shaytay, about 1 year 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
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about 1 year ago
I don’t know what to say. thank you.
pwruiz, about 1 year ago
Jo, you work is playful but exhibits intelligence, assurance and sensitivity – you know you inspire me girl. Great work
John Robb, about 1 year ago
Love it Jo – part of me thinks that Chantal is a soul struggling to free of the concrete jungle.
Benjamin Scheurer, about 1 year ago
one of your best images in my opinion….there are so many fascinating details…..so
many thoughts and feelings which emerge….
Juilee Pryor, about 1 year ago
This is a great image. Strong and well composed. Well done you.
Deborah Bowness, about 1 year 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..., about 1 year 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, about 1 year ago
This has such a great mood….the exit sign adds that extra touch!
Carlo Cesar Ro..., about 1 year ago
Creative and wonderful shot! Congrats Jo! More power!
Jing3011, about 1 year ago
Very interesting and unique.
Holly Werner, about 1 year ago
The symbolism speaks volumes here. Nice work.
sunset, about 1 year ago
dramatic!
Naomi Frost, about 1 year ago
Two thumbs up.
WitheringMoon, about 1 year 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, about 1 year ago
Nice one Jo, my favourite of the recent car park shots.
MegCouch, about 1 year ago
This is gorgeous. Rad perspective..And I enjoy the exit sign as well. Brilliant!
Kerry McFarland, about 1 year ago
Great concept, Jo. Well done.
Carl Chick, 11 months ago
What an outstanding image. Is it offensive? No, but then who cares? The symbolism is perfect. Very iconic.
billyboy, 10 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, 10 months ago
! fantastic concept – and great mood.
Yago Veith, 10 months ago
Excellent ^^
SPlogos, 6 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, 6 months ago
great work love your ideas and treatment of your work you have a great portfolio
Cain Doherty, 5 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, 5 months ago
Yep, the sign does it for me as well..
Stephen Chapple, 5 months ago
A stunning image that speaks!!! So well done…
Nicole Ryan, 4 months ago
love this
alananto, 2 months ago
nice shot…awesome
Ushna Sardar, 2 months ago
beautiful capture!!!!
KEITH R. WILL..., 2 months ago
nice sacrifice
michellewalsh, 2 months ago
lush symbolism and composition. fantastic and intriguing shot.
Steven Sandner, 2 months ago
Lovely work, its almost like shes reaching for something more in blind hope? stunning creation!
Maximilian John, about 1 month ago
nicely done…
Elana Bailey, about 1 month ago
This is truly great. Well done.