A wide range of environments and character types are explored in the works of New York City-based Dean West. The Australian-born artist who studied at the Queensland College of Art, is best known for his intricate and highly staged photographs that take everyday occurrences beyond the realm of natural reality. Extraordinary in their tonal range, digital clarity, and artistic vision, West is widely known for his meticulously choreographed scenes, character studies, and atmospheric landscapes.
Passionately dedicated to the vast possibilities of digital photography as both a medium and a cultural epoch, West’s narratives draw inspiration from the total diversity offered by the visual arts. While the tableau photography of Stan Douglas and Jeff Wall inform West’s understanding of photography as a form of contemporary communication, the paintings of David Hockney and Edward Hopper provide evident aesthetic direction. The fictional world of cinema and the functional language of advertising have also clearly left their mark and taught lessons of their own.
International brands have embraced West’s vision through partnerships and important clients such as Disney, MTV, Bombay Sapphire, and Fox Sports. Recognized as one of Saatchi & Saatchi’s “Top 100 Emerging Photographers” in 2008, West has also been honored with “Advertising Photographer of the Year” at the International Loupe Awards (2008) and the prestigious “Arte Laguna Prize” in Venice, Italy (2009).
Globally renowned, works by West have been exhibited at important institutions including the Columbus Museum of Art (2012), Faneuli Hall Museum of Boston (2015), the Paris Expo Porte De Versailles (2015), Puls 5 Gallery in Zürich, and the Discovery Times Square Museum in New York City (2014). Hailed as one of the most promising artists of his generation and identified as one of the most accomplished practitioners of digital image making as an art form, West has been honored by acquisitions of his work by some of the most prestigious collections of contemporary art, including that of Sir Elton John.
C+C Photography Gallery is pleased to present its newest acquisition from internationally renowned photographer Dean West.
Dean West’s “The Palms: Volume I” opened on Friday, February 17, at Coe + Co Gallery in Palm Beach. Dean West generously donated a print of his newly released “Cade Silhouette #2” to benefit the Turkish Philanthropy Funds, currently raising money for earthquake relief. The print is valued at $5,000 + $1,500 for museum framing, and 100% of the auction proceeds will be donated. A Silent Auction will be held for the duration of the exhibition for bids on this piece. Click HERE for more information on the donation.
Coe + Co Photography Gallery announces our participation in Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, presented by Art Miami. Presenting works by Nathan Coe, Dean West, Joachim Schmeisser, Alison Jackson, Andrew Blauschild, and Tyler Shields. Booth B7.
"PERNiCiEM: The Endangered Species Connection" will go on view at the California Science Center starting on Earth Day.
Coe + Co Photography Gallery announces our participation in The Palm Beach Show. Presenting works by Andy Warhol, Terry O'Neill, Milton H Greene, Norman Parkinson, Nathan Coe, Dean West, Joachim Schmeisser, Alison Jackson, Steve McCurry, Andrew Blauschild, Reuben Wu, and Tyler Shields.
Coe + Co Photography Gallery announces our participation in Palm Beach Modern + Contemporary, presented by Art Miami. Presenting works by David Burdeny, Debranne Cingari, Nathan Coe, Elliott Erwitt, Milton H Greene, Steve McCurry, Kirsty Mitchell, Terry O’Neill, Norman Parkinson, Tyler Shields, Dean West, and Parish Kohanim.