Kirsty Mitchell's fascinating Wonderland Series
Photos by Kirsty Mitchell
You are truly missing out if you haven't seen the creative and detailed work of UK photographer, Kirsty Mitchell. In November 2013, she stunned the art world with her photographic piece, Wonderland: Gaia, The Birth of an End. And if that wasn't enough, just before the year ended, she released Wonderland: She'll Wait For You In The Shadows of Summer.
In memory of her mother, Mitchell began her Wonderland series back in 2009 and it's been going strong since. Not only are these photos visually intriguing, but the process is just as beautiful. Each series takes from weeks to months to create, stemming from the handmade headdress, elaborate jewelry, clothing, and at last, the 5 hours of face painting and makeup that each models undergoes before shoot time. From beginning to end each series is a work of art, one so astounding that even behind-the-scene footage is fantastically captured.
Take a look at the following "Wonderland" photos, and allow yourself to get lost in Kirsty Mitchell's whimsical, fairy tale world. Afterwards, head over to read her fascinating diary of each series, and click here for limited edition prints.
[Via ThisIsColossal, Kirsty Mitchell]
