Photographers - Part 29

 Peter Zvonar

Peter Zvonar is a Slovakian photographer.  Above, a self-portrait with camera.

His description on LinkedIn says, "His photos focus on the human figure, Christian images or self-portraits. Upending the limits of decorum and piety. Peter ERZVO Zvonár follows his heart and a few other organs ..."

Above, this could almost be a "got milk" photo, except I think it's white paint, not milk.

His photos can be dramatic, like this man in a ring of fire.

But more often, they're slyly humorous, like this portrait of a cock and cock.

He likes to make irreverent photos on religious themes.  This version of the Pietà has Mary reviving Jesus with a Coca-Cola while two naked guys (disciples?) look on.

I think this photo is a satire on pastoral paintings by artists like Watteau.

And then there are his photos that focus on naked men.

A large number of his photos on his website are labeled as "porn art."  Above, Porn Art #91.  I'm guessing that Zvonar is one of the participants, though it's impossible to tell.

This is Porn Art #140, and the subject definitely looks like Zvonar.  Is it art?  Well, you know the rule: if the artist says it's art, then it's art.

We end with Porn Art #14, which is a witty take on the classic still life.  This still life seems to be a collection of things that the photographer uses in daily life: his shoes, his camera, his watch, his cell phone, his glasses – and also his penis and a condom.

You can see many more of Peter Zvonar's photos on his website http://erzvo.com.