New Releases
Mar 18, 2011
ann_p//"signature"
If Ann P were a mood ring, her disposition would read, 'enthusiastic'. If she were a vegetable, we would imagine her as a bright orange carrot - and something tells me she would too. It's not hard to guess Ann P's favorite color, and all the associations we can find for the color orange seem to fit her to a T.
Mar 18, 2011
london//"simplicity"
Having London back is like taking a wonderfully familiar holiday in the country. Every inch of her just reminds us of the natural simplicity of life - when we're in London's world, a little bit of sunshine and a few flower petals are more than enough beauty to recolor our entire worldview.
Mar 17, 2011
lydia_l//"rivulet"
It's not easy to photograph water - constant running and swirling around can really mess with one's attempt to keep everything in focus. But if anyone could do it, it's Lydia L, a girl with enough energy herself to understand things which are constantly in motion. She just flows right along with the stream, letting her vision take her where it will.
Mar 16, 2011
immie//"cyclerama" Video
Oh Immie, as if we could ever forget you. After three still folios, each one prettier than the last, you can imagine our delight when Immie brought us this bad-ass bike vid. If bicycle workshops are anything like what Immie's got going on in her backyard, we'll hang up our ISM hats, break out the helmets, and run for our nearest co-op faster than it takes to say BMX.
Mar 16, 2011
hana//"elven"
Upon receiving Hana's photos, we almost immediately began scanning them eagerly for a hint of her ear to confirm our first impressions - that she surely is some sort of magical creature, most likely either elf or leprechaun. When we realised that she keeps those pretty ears almost completely hidden throughout the shoot, our suspicious rose even further - but we'll let you draw your own conclusions.
Mar 16, 2011
jolana//"cordiality"
Jolana has extended such a gracious invite through these photos, allowing us not only a peek at her favorite toys and books, but a tour of her life, her space, and her habits. Just so you know, Jolana, we'd welcome you on a tour of our space anytime - as long as you bring that sexy hobby-unicorn along with you.
Mar 15, 2011
tura//"insubordinate"
We have nothing but admiration for Tura's politics and the way she chooses to make herself heard. If we had our way all activism would be performed naked and in their faces, and if that makes the status quo a little queasy or uncomfortable, all the better.
Mar 15, 2011
gina_cherie//"pop"
Gina_Cherie never ever fails to burst out of her own photographs, portraying herself with a kind of shocking, super-hot realism we've come to anticipate with every folio. We can't help but be titillated by the visual metaphor of the balloons she engages with here, ensuring that this time, Gina_Cherie pops in more ways than one.
Mar 14, 2011
zebulon//"wrapped_up"
Engaging with her impressive collection of gauzy scarves and pretty fabrics, Zebulon has created a sort of game for her viewers, encouraging us to choose our favorite Zebulon incarnation. The more she plays with her camera, the more engaged she becomes, getting all wrapped up, though not only in the ISM experience.
Mar 14, 2011
sequoia//"1000miles"
Following closely on the heels of the video documentation of her 1000 mile journey, Sequoia's still photographs bring us right back into the adventure. It’s a credit to her artistic talent that we feel nostalgia for a trip we never actually took. Some of us feel inspired to follow in her footsteps, but the Appalachian Trail just wouldn't be the same without Sequoia, in all her strip-teasin', eco-philosophizing glory.
Mar 13, 2011
emmanuelle//"cinematic"
With all these low angle shots and the color scheme of Emmanuelle's set of photos, we're starting to feel like they’re really a little piece of something bigger, like pictures from the set of a short film. She just looks so vivid, and if she's not already a movie star, we'd like Emmanuelle to know that we'll be her first fans when she breaks into cinema.
Mar 13, 2011
roe and frei//"intimacies_1"
Roe and Frei have managed something with these photographs that not many artists can achieve. By stripping themselves down and focusing on the most essential forms of interaction, they've made something ideal of their day at the beach, allowing us to observe them and immediately relate to their affection for each other, regardless of our own gender or situation. True beauty is universal.
Mar 12, 2011
edie_brit//"glass_act"
We love Edie Brit's style. Just when we thought we had to give up some of our favorite thrills, just ‘cause we couldn't stand those dark clubs anymore, Edie Brit brings it all up into the sunlit open space of her own backyard. It’s a place where she can play any which way she likes without stumbling over cigarette butts or dodging any of those sloshy consumers.
Mar 12, 2011
mia_t//"fairestflesh"
There's a whole lot more to this Deutsche damsel than her delicate pink coloring and gorgeous lengths of blonde hair. She's a smart cookie and according to her, she's been to the moon and back, too. So next time you've got problems in love or travel, come have a flip through her folio - the solution should present itself pretty quickly.
Mar 11, 2011
auroara//"elan"
Auroara is rightfully proud of her dancer's physique, and that extra bit of time she waited before contributing to ISM has developed her physically and intellectually in all the best ways. Part of Auroara's allure is her experience - just her smile, and the way she holds her body for the camera, indicate a highly attractive confidence which simply takes time to develop.
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