Izima Kaoru’s shoots in a morbid fashion. His scenes of violence and horror are incredibly detailed. And in each, a famous actress or model, dressed in expensive designer wear, is found dead and lifeless.
Karena Lam wears Jean Paul Gaultier, 2007
Kimura Yoshino wears Alexander McQueen, 2007
Hashimoto Reika wears Milk, 2006
TOP TO BOTTOM, from (“Landscapes With A Corpse“)
© Izima Kaoru, 2003-2007
Could death be any more beautiful?
I feel conflicted looking at the images. On one hand, I can’t tear myself from admiring the pretty clothes and faces. On the other, I found it to be overhanded and gimmicky. Yet, the whole idea is intriguing on its own. I can’t help but wonder how each one of them met their “end”.
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For dead girls they sure do look pretty… Sorry I don’t really see violence in these photos just beautiful models playing dead or asleep with their eyes open.
Start getting a bit more edgy Izima maybe get friendly with your local mortician and really try to shock if that is your aim.
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This guy wishes he’s as talented as Araki…
I don’t see him trying to imitate Nobuyoshi Araki in any way… I too think that Araki is more of an artist, but I wouldn’t say that he was more talented. It’s all about what you make of your talent.
And no – Izima does not try to shock…he just wants to capture beauty in death.