So there are all of these "fashion insiders" coming forward complaining about how Terry Richardson treats young models like sex objects. Now all of these deliciously vivid details are coming to the surface regarding this predatory behavior. Apparently...he is always asking young girls to play with themselves while he shoots stills, he photographs models giving him oral sex, he plays with girls' used tampons, and he demands that people call him Uncle Terry. The list goes on and on.
Here's the deal. Terry Richardson is frigging insane and he's not trying to hide it. This is the guy who, in 2004, had a live exhibition based entirely around his assistant blowing him while she kneeled inside a garbage can wearing a pink tiara. He called it Sesame Street. Thousands of people filled the room at his studio to watch this, I mean, Japanese girls took photos of themselves in front of him while he was getting the blow job. Wes Anderson, Kim Gordon, and Vincent Gallo were all there drinking free art party wine, waiting for him to...finish. Jeffrey Deitch called it "creatively transgressive."
My point is that Uncle Terry isn't just some random skeevy guy trolling Casual Encounters on Craigslist. As looney and pervy as he may be, he is an amazing photographer and has huge pull with all of the best fashion glossies. Don't get me wrong, I'm not condoning any of his behavior and if some 19 year old Ukranian model feels like she was put in a bad situation, that sucks. What I AM saying is that if you want a beautiful photo taken, call Mark Seliger - his photos are GORGEOUS. If you want something edgy, something that really pushes the boundaries of taste, something that you wouldn't show your Mama....call Terry.
Enter at your own risk girls.
You are a nightmare if you are trying to justify this man's nasty proclivities. Skinny bitches like you always think you can sleep your way and in and out of a bad situation. eggghh. Ever see Terry take a dirty pic of a fat girl? Never. That should be the argument here.
ReplyDeleteTerry Richardson is vile. You celebrating him, makes you vile. When will people finally draw the line between art and criminal activity? Pretty soon you will be saying that snuff films are "pushing boundaries." What-ever.
ReplyDeleteI want to see you in a T.R. shoot. You're hot.
ReplyDeleteFor all of above commenters with their judgemental viewpoints:
ReplyDeleteI HAVE worked with Terry Richardson and (SHOCKER, assholes) I was completely clothed. He is a very cool guy and does not pressure you into doing anything that you are not comfortable with. All that goes on while shooting is participatory play. I am very proud to say that I have worked with someone who still shoots in such a raw manner. I'm sure some of the people commenting on this post don't have a fraction of that talent that man has in his fucking pinky. I am sure that you feel as safe and right-wing as you want when you are judging someone from your cubicle.
So, anonymous @ 12:41
ReplyDeleteTaking dirty pictures of skinny girls is the problem. Dirty things are OK and empowering if they are done by ugly or fat women, but despicable if they are done by skinny girls. gotcha, fat girl. Stop hatin' and hit the treadmill.
Miss Johnna, you know you'remaking it big when people who don't know you start reading your blog and insulting you over it. Except for the skinny bitch part, I wish someone would say that to me...
ReplyDeleteBut I do love how quickly this went from being a post about the boundaries of art to a debate about fat people, except for the one person who had something interesting to say about the actual photographer- you rock.
Oh, and I second the treadmill recommendation.