'Once used as a repair shop for train cars, the huge building offered many terrific options. From cool cabooses to huge cranes, it was a treasure trove of backgrounds.'
I love exploring artist Rob Colgan and his series of industrial nudes. As stunning as the models may be, it's the blend of the nude male form with the location which generates the unique visual power of Rob's imagery. I love seeing, and then learning, more about the locations Rob finds, and the way the model in focus responds to the abandoned and derelict spaces within the short-term studio.
Rob shares his images, and the stories behind them, on his blog and I frequently drop by to check out his latest adventures. On a recent visit, there were several new posts that I wanted to feature, one my favorites, featuring the stunning Oliveé. Oliveé arrived for his shoot after a long and stressful flight but despite this, he was eager and ready to begin shooting and creating.
'Unfortunately the shoot was hampered by cold rainy weather. But we remained undaunted. A new location was utilized and it’s immense size gave us lots of protection from the elements. The second abandoned factory we explored was even more severe in its ruination, but Oliveé remained persistent!
I can truly say that Oliveé helped brighten an otherwise stormy and gloomy North Coast weekend. It was wonderful to see how easily he adapted to the various areas. Even more thrilling to me was the effect the weather had on our work. The lighting was a dramatic visual feast!'
You can check out more of Rob's work with Oliveé, as well as many other or Rob's recent work on his site HERE:
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