Black Widow

Jo O'Brien
Black Widow by Jo O'Brien

Black Widow

Inspired by my fascination with Black Widow Spiders

She builds her web
Dark and inviting
Lures them in
Tickling then biting
She wraps her prey
She stores her meat
A spider has to eat

Art Direction: Jo O’Brien
Photographer: Chris White
Post Production: Michael Alesich
Models: Jo O’Brien, Hien Nguyen, John Robb and Michael Alesich
Lighting: Wen Lim
Styling: Kristy Lee
Love: Jessica Tremp

A Back Alley Atelier project

  • Anne van Alkemade

    Anne van AlkemadeWordsmith, 9 months ago

    LOL – um, were there any left after the shoot!
    Now we see why you needed men for this evening.
    Great shot.

  • Jo O'Brien

    Jo O'Briencommunity ambassador, 9 months ago

    I wrapped a few to save them for later ;)

  • Roy barry

    Roy barry, 9 months ago

    I REALLY should’nt like this but I do!!!!!!!

  • annacuypers

    annacuypers, 9 months ago

    Very nice one again Jo ! Perfect, I like the idea and the working out.
    Anna

  • Anne van Alkemade

    Anne van AlkemadeWordsmith, 9 months ago

    LOL. Very good housekeeping!!!
    I know what you mean RoyB.

  • Darren Sharp

    Darren Sharp, 9 months ago

    Glad i live in NSW great work they’ll keep fresh for a while!

  • Faizan Qureshi

    Faizan QureshiAll Rounder, 9 months ago

    Great work Jo!! Makes you want to investigate that huge hole…

  • Kurt Tutschek

    Kurt Tutschek, 9 months ago

    ;-) very cool

  • John Robb

    John Robb, 9 months ago

    The meat packers association called – they are wondering if this can be a made into a bubble calendar.

  • Michael Hurren

    Michael Hurren, 9 months ago

    Love the lighting and the concept,
    oh yeah, nice outfit by the way : )

    Mick

  • Hien Nguyen

    Hien Nguyen, 9 months ago

    I’m hidden in the shadows… cool idea Jo :P

  • Michael Alesich

    Michael Alesich, 9 months ago

    John, we’re Mr February apparently.

    Jo, love the shot. You should run a butcher.

  • skunk

    skunk, 9 months ago

    The whole concept of this is fab!

  • brummieboy

    brummieboy, 9 months ago

    Tremendous work …..

  • Paul Vanzella

    Paul Vanzellaworks here, 9 months ago

    This is bloody fantastic, powerful and imaginiative! Love the light so much and man, what a location!!! Sheer perfection on all counts. High calibre image!

  • Chris White

    Chris White, 9 months ago

    Glad I was behind the camera instead of being ‘wrapped in plaastic’.

    Cool idea!

  • Tammy Soulliere

    Tammy Soulliere, 9 months ago

    oh cello wrap, ya like to keep that meat freah eh lol

  • Antanas

    Antanas, 9 months ago

    perfect composed

  • Suzanne German

    Suzanne German, 9 months ago

    Great shot Chris! – very well captured!

  • Heather Croft

    Heather Croft, 9 months ago

    Fantastic shot really well done

  • gena44

    gena44, 9 months ago

    Very creative I love this shot.

  • Helen McLean

    Helen McLean, 9 months ago

    Great concept, location and styling.

  • Charlotte Morison

    Charlotte Morison, 9 months ago

    Scary Jo, I love it!

  • John Robb

    John Robb, 9 months ago

    From the Mary Howitt poem:

    “I’m sure you must be weary, dear, with soaring up so high.
    Well you rest upon my little bed?” said the spider to the fly.
    “There are pretty curtains drawn around; the sheets are fine and thin,
    And if you like to rest a while, I’ll snugly tuck you in!”
    “Oh no, no,” said the little fly, “for I’ve often heard it said,
    They never, never wake again who sleep upon your bed!”

  • Danielle Prowse

    Danielle Prowse, 9 months ago

    VERY Twin Peaks!!! Great job guys!!

  • MuscularTeeth

    MuscularTeethMontage Magician, 9 months ago

    fantastic !

  • ltruskett

    ltruskett, 9 months ago

    Hope they stayed fresh, my dear. They must be fresh. Great imagination, but then that is your signature.

  • Paul Louis Villani

    Paul Louis Vil..., 9 months ago

    Very Vampish! Love the use of cling wrap!
    Location is very cool!! Love the way things are gaining momentum towards The Back Alley Ateliers exhibition!! :D

  • Andrew Bosman

    Andrew Bosman, 9 months ago

    I think I’m a little scared about coming to Melbourne now…...

  • David Barnes

    David Barnes, 9 months ago

    Hi Jo. Awesome work team! Now even more sorry I didn’t get to shoot you in this outfit … some other time I hope :)

  • ozjami

    ozjami, 9 months ago

    Outstanding…Very very creative work !

  • Holly Werner

    Holly Werner, 9 months ago

    A great concept and well done by all of you.

  • Kenneth Fugate

    Kenneth Fugate, 9 months ago

    Nice shot

  • Gregoryno6

    Gregoryno6, 9 months ago

    Jo, I’ve changed my mind about asking you out to dinner next time I’m in Melbourne.

  • Gozza

    Gozza, 9 months ago

    very creative

  • Scott Ruhs

    Scott Ruhs, 8 months ago

    Wonderful concept and well executed. You are always so creative in your photo concepts

  • Ciaran O'Hagan

    Ciaran O'Hagan, 7 months ago

    very creative and a great shot..nice work…

  • funkyporchini

    funkyporchini, 7 months ago

    cool !!! love this concept ..what about a mantis series ?!

  • APhillips

    APhillips, 7 months ago

    This is soooo cool! Great idea, hell of a photograph.

  • Geir Floede

    Geir Floede, 7 months ago

    So artistic and vell definated compotion. I like this…, yes i do.

  • Justyna Kedra

    Justyna Kedra, 3 months ago

    that’s scary ;)) i love her face…

  • ToastedGhost

    ToastedGhost, 3 months ago

    Brilliant concept
    wonderfully composed

  • dimarie

    dimarie, 3 months ago

    wicked imagination :)
    love this one..

  • Lara Luz

    Lara Luz, about 1 month ago

    i love this this, reminds me of a female Dexter but better.

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