bill henson's works have certainly drawn a great deal of criticism and controversy over the years. last year he was accused of being a paedophile with many of his works taken down from major galleries around australia. it's sad to see such beautiful art perverted like that. while i haven't posted the more provocative subjects of his works and while most of his pieces are dark, haunting and subversive- i still think there is a line between art and pornography. well....mostly. i'm not going to think too deeply about what exactly constitutes art but it's easy to see that bill henson's works are not merely for shock value, there is a deep still beauty throughout all his pieces. focusing mainly on transitions, whether this is the fleeting moment between day and night or the confusion between childhood and adulthood his works definitely reflect this ephemeral quality. most of the photos here are from his Paris Opera Project though one or two are earlier and later untitled works.
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pictures from the roslyn oxley gallery website
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