As the artist said himself, New York-born artist has photographed so many of these subjects anthropologically, from their childhood to adulthood that the history simply bears out the art. Beaches and naturist resorts of Northern California and France are favorite locations for this artist.Īs the subject of his images was usually a young girl at the very beginning of her sexuality, Jock felt obligated to help in developing an adult identity and self-awareness, by creating a bond of trust and friendship between himself, the subject, and the subject’s family. In the artistic world, Jock has been known for his intimate images depicting nude adolescent girls, often posing in nature or with their families. After graduating in 1985, he stayed and worked in San Francisco for many years. He received a BFA in Perceptual Psychology and photography from the Marlboro College in Vermont and attended the San Francisco Art Institute, where he obtained his MFA in photography.
Jock Sturges was born in 1947, in New York City. Jock Sturges - Fanny et Maia, Montalivet in France, 2000 Mastering the Perceptual Psychology and the Art of Photography However, he was never officially accused of anything and has continued to create his images of nude adolescents and their families. On many occasions, American photographer Jock Sturges was accused of misusing the children in his works, especially girls. This highly acclaimed photographer, that collaborates with 25 galleries in 9 countries all around the world, have had his house raided in 1990, by no one else but the FBI. Focusing primarily on young girls and their families, capturing the moments of their leisure in naturist resorts in California and France, his oeuvre became a subject of numerous controversies. His open nature and quest for truth and serenity made him a convenient target for American conservatives. His photographs emit the outstanding sensitivity for composition and light which makes him one of the most important fine art photographers of our time. Developing a strong connection and deep bonds of confidence with his subjects, Jock Struge’s photographs represents a unique story about family and maturing through the lens of Perceptual Psychologist.
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