Sunday Post 9-28-08

David LaChapelle

David LaChapelle was born in Fairfield, Connecticut on March 11, 1963. He attended North Carolina School of the Arts and School of Visual Arts in NYC. His first professional job offer came from Andy Warhol who saw him working as a bus boy at Studio 54. He has published four books of his photographs and directed films, such as short films that played during an Elton John show and Rize, a documentary about a dance movement through South Central Los Angeles. He’s directed several advertisements for clients ranging from Tommy Hilfiger to Burger King.

His work has been described as “surrealist, grotesque, shocking, and ironic.” Many of his works involve celebrities such as Drew Barrymore and Marilyn Manson. The colors are usually bright and almost garish, and the scenes he creates are out of this world.






Interview
http://www.designboom.com/eng/interview/lachapelle.html

Gallery:
http://www.tonyshafrazigallery.com/

Website:
http://www.davidlachapelle.com/home.html