Derek Henderson + Kelly Thompson: Darkness of Noon

Overview

Darkness of Noon, a collaboration by photographer Derek Henderson and illustrator Kelly Thompson showcases the delicate and subtle beauty of model Zippora Seven. Edmund Pearce Gallery — a small, photography-centric gallery with just three modest rooms — provides the ideal backdrop for this unassuming and calm body of work, as the intimacy of the environment aligns with the art.

The images were driven by Zippora's natural interactions with the camera and this obvious sense of freedom gives the photographs and subsequent illustrations an air of realness. The viewer becomes part of the intimate world of this beautiful woman, her unattainable figure so close it is almost touchable in what appears as relaxed as the habitat it was born into.

The coming together of photography and illustration again has an inclusionary effect, making the viewer sense some of the process behind the works. Allowing us to see these two mediums together showcases the many elements that are involved in the artistic process.

The exhibition showcases a handful of pieces from a larger body of work that can be found in the coffee table style book designed by Australia-based Fabio Ongarato, who has worked with the likes of Baker D. Chirico and Country Road. Only 1000 copies have been printed.

Image credit Derek Henderson and Kelly Thompson.