Photographer: Jamie Nelson
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Addicted is proud to present photographer Jamie Nelson's Seven Deadly Sins series - a modern femme fatale reckoning in neon. With a daring reinterpretation of the age-old biblical sins, Jamie uses ultraviolet light to illuminate the sins through a distinctly female lens.
A little about the series:
"We are punished by our sins, not for them.” ~ H.L. Mencken
In this series, Jamie explores the capital vices within Christian teachings known as the seven deadly sins - pride, greed, wrath, envy, lust, gluttony, and sloth.
With a modern twist to an age-old concept, Jamie highlights the seven deadly sins from a female point of view. For instance, she imagines sloth as a nude woman lying in a pile of cannabis leaves. Meanwhile, she demonstrates greed, with a wad of cash stashed into an empowered stripper’s bikini. The images, originally commissioned by Playboy Magazine, celebrate the female gaze in a stylised and fashion-forward approach.
Using ultraviolet lighting, Jamie plays forensic investigator, revealing the sins of her subjects in a neon brilliance. Specialised UV reactive clothing, props, and makeup radiate light of their own, shedding light on to the sinner.
The images redefine our traditional understanding of the seven deadly sins while placing them in contemporary times. Jamie uses high-tech lighting combined with ultraviolet fashion to show that ancient biblical concepts are still relevant in present day. As we know, culturally acceptable vices including social media, recreational drugs, and the American diet can be fatal and serve as proof that “we are punished by our sins, not for them.”
We hope you are sinfully illuminated by the series!
"Be proud and aggressive and tough,
Don’t take any backtalk or guff,
Dream and aspire,
And hold your head higher,
To show that you’ve got the right stuff."
"Satan’s Limericks on the Seven Deadly Sins” by Joseph S. Salemi, Society of Classical Poets
"Strict chastity’s aim is to vex,
There’s nothing like unshackled sex,
To tear down repressions,
In hot private sessions,
Leaving you and your partner sheer wrecks."
"Satan’s Limericks on the Seven Deadly Sins” by Joseph S. Salemi, Society of Classical Poets
"The slothful are wise in a way,
They’re ready for leisurely play,
They go on vacation,
Enjoy relaxation,
And sleep until ten every day."
"Satan’s Limericks on the Seven Deadly Sins” by Joseph S. Salemi, Society of Classical Poets
"Explode like a bomb when required,
Make sure your adrenaline’s fired,
For letting off steam,
Is a well-practiced scheme,
That leaves your foes weakened and tired."
"Satan’s Limericks on the Seven Deadly Sins” by Joseph S. Salemi, Society of Classical Poets
"A fixed and immutable law,
Says your belly and gullet and maw,
Demand satisfaction,
And digestive action,
So stuff what you can in your craw."
"Satan’s Limericks on the Seven Deadly Sins” by Joseph S. Salemi, Society of Classical Poets
"If someone’s got something you crave,
Just wish him right into the grave,
Make no concessions,
Steal all his possessions,
And stash them away in your cave."
"Satan’s Limericks on the Seven Deadly Sins” by Joseph S. Salemi, Society of Classical Poets
"Your stocks and your bonds and your gold,
Are what you must cling to and hold,
Spongers are fickle,
So don’t give a nickel,
Ignore the sob-stories you’re told."
"Satan’s Limericks on the Seven Deadly Sins” by Joseph S. Salemi, Society of Classical Poets
In other news...
There's still time to explore Jamie's beautiful Love Series in an interactive virtual gallery setting:
Jamie Nelson: There's No Aphrodisiac Like Love
Date: Now - 12th May 2024
Time: At Your Leisure
Place: Wherever you are
Where: 3D Gallery
Alternatively, click 👉 There's No Aphrodisiac Like Love to be taken straight to the artwork.
If you'd like to acquaint yourself with more of Jamie's works, click 👉 Illusions and Truths.
Is it time to adorn your walls with sinfully stunning art? If so, reach out to us at blair@addictedgallery.com or elena@addictedgallery.com.
Until our next sinful showcase, Addictees, we adore you in all your glorious excess!
Sinfully yours,
Blair & El x😈x