CELEBRATING the 30th year anniversary of world-renowned celebrity photographer Andy Gotts’ career, London’s Maddox Gallery is showcasing his portraits in a solo exhibition entitled Icons. Bringing together famous faces from across the creative industry, stretching from the world of fashion and film all the way to music, each ‘icon’ on display will have played a personal role in Gotts’ prestigious career.
Exterior of Icons at Maddox Gallery
Interior of Icons at Maddox Gallery
The British photographer rose to fame for his monochrome images which he takes when his muse was in their most relaxed setting, enabling each of them to show their vulnerability.
Unlike others, Gotts works alone without assistants helping him, this has enabled him to build relationships with each subject and refrains from editing the images after in order to show the loyalty he has to realism and the individual.
Kate Winslet, by Andy Gotts. Portrait courtesy of Maddox Gallery
Robert De Niro, by Andy Gotts. Portrait courtesy of Maddox Gallery
“My subjects either look miffed or quirky”, explains Gotts. “This comes about as my shots happen during a conversation we are having at the time; so, whether we are having an intense chat or are in the middle of a rude joke… I am capturing that decisive moment in time”.
CEO of Maddox Gallery group, John Russo comments on this exhibition; “Andy’s ability to capture an array of personalities in their most raw and naturally human form is testament to both his skill as an MBE honoured fine art photographer and his talent with people.”
by Imogen Clark
Icons will be available to view from 2-19 September
Maddox Gallery, 112 Westbourne Grove, London, W2 5RU