michael mundy—artists

MICHAEL MUNDY

ARTISTS

ARTISTS by Michael Mundy is a homage to the artist. “Who’s cooler than an artist?! They are the people I admire most. They are passionate, creative and dedicated. If eyes are the windows to the soul, then artists are the windows to our cultural soul. It’s through their eyes we get to look deeply within in ourselves. When I’m shooting, I am looking to get to know them, to learn who they are and where they came from. I am curious where they are heading as an artist. Since the studio is where it happens, it’s a privilege to be invited in and to glimpse at “what’s to come. I am constantly seeking out the things around the space that influence the artist—their inspiration references, memorabilia, books, and music. I’m looking for connections, things we have in common, things I can take away with me to use. When you spend time around people who are so highly focused in their work you can’t help but be influenced. It sharpens your focus to reset your aim. It’s a purifying process. There’s no difference between visiting an artist or some highly devout monk. Being in the presence of such committed people humbles you and demands of you to be better, to be more honest in your work.”

Michael Mundy is the author of the blog, ‘An Afternoon With...’ where he captures the lives and homes of New York’s artists and creatives, and has garnered him innumerable faithful followers. Michael’s photographs have been published in Vogue, W Magazine, Town & County, House & Garden and Wallpaper. Clients also include BCBG, Baker, Calvin Klein, J.Crew, Frette, Grey Goose, Halston, Hervé Leger, Kohler, Morgan Hotel Group and Andre Balazs Hotels.

ARTISTS by Michael Mundy is a homage to the artist. “Who’s cooler than an artist?! They are the people I admire most. They are passionate, creative and dedicated. If eyes are the windows to the soul, then artists are the windows to our cultural soul. It’s through their eyes we get to look deeply within in ourselves. When I’m shooting, I am looking to get to know them, to learn who they are and where they came from. I am curious where they are heading as an artist. Since the studio is where it happens, it’s a privilege to be invited in and to glimpse at “what’s to come. I am constantly seeking out the things around the space that influence the artist—their inspiration references, memorabilia, books, and music. I’m looking for connections, things we have in common, things I can take away with me to use. When you spend time around people who are so highly focused in their work you can’t help but be influenced. It sharpens your focus to reset your aim. It’s a purifying process. There’s no difference between visiting an artist or some highly devout monk. Being in the presence of such committed people humbles you and demands of you to be better, to be more honest in your work.”

Michael Mundy is the author of the blog, ‘An Afternoon With...’ where he captures the lives and homes of New York’s artists and creatives, and has garnered him innumerable faithful followers. Michael’s photographs have been published in Vogue, W Magazine, Town & County, House & Garden and Wallpaper. Clients also include BCBG, Baker, Calvin Klein, J.Crew, Frette, Grey Goose, Halston, Hervé Leger, Kohler, Morgan Hotel Group and Andre Balazs Hotels.

JOSE PARLA—STUDIOBROOKLYN, 2014

JOSE PARLABROOKLYN, 2014

DOUG ARGUEMANA, JERSEY CITY, 2014

BRYAN HUNT,WAINSCOTT, LONG ISLAND, 2014

CHUCK CLOSENOHO, NEW YORK 1996

Chuck Close

ROSS BLECKNER,WHITE STREET STUDIO,

NEW YORK, 1993

RICHARD HAINESBROOKLYN, NY 2013

MARILYN MINTERNEW YORK CITY, 2007

GREG GOLDBERGCORNWALL, CT, 2014

ISABEL + RUBEN TOLEDONEW YORK CITY, 1998

MICHAEL YOUNG,TRIBECCA, NEW YORK, 1993

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