'Same building. Higher floor. Closer to the roof!'
When moving to a new space or home, we all have our own unique rituals to mark the change. Some throw housewarming parties, or buy new furniture for the new space. There's one thing however, that we all do, even if we're not aware we're doing it.... we mark our territory. We've all experienced our pets doing it, and though most of us don't pee in our new dining rooms, we do instinctively personalize the space, letting others clearly know, the place is ours.
When your focus as an artist is the male form, it makes sense that this passion would be a part of your ritual. Several years ago New York photographer Richard Rothsstein moved into a new apartment. Many FH readers remember the series of incredible models that Richard shot when he first moved in. Acquiring a new space is exciting, especially one with an incredible view, and with many tall windows and the natural light they draw in.
This past April, Richard moved again. Don't worry, Richard remained in the same building, just a few floors up. He's now even closer to the amazing roof top used in so many of his shoots. With a new space and a new home, it was time Richard's ritual of christening his new space with new shoots and new models to commemorate the move, and to put his special imprint on his new home.
'Photographing favorite models is how I do a housewarming. And it smells better that pissing in circles to mark my territory!'
From this series of images, it looks like Jacob took his time and was focused on helping with Richard's ritual. Jacob seems to have enjoyed ensuring that his scent was left on almost every piece of furniture and in every room in Richard's new space.
As Richard was leaving his mark with his art, and Jacob was leaving his with his naked body, another territory marker was equally hard at work. Find out who on the NEXT PAGE HERE:
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