Polack directs film for Istituto Marangoni & Vogue Italia

- November, 2020

Istituto Marangoni commissions Polack to produce the 2020 final graduates collection film in collaboration with Vogue Italia. Also having him shoot the official campaign images of the winning designs.
'EQUILIBRIUM', the spellbinding film premiers on the official 'Istituto Marangoni & Vogue Italia' joint collaboration website. See here.

In an ambitious production, the film attempts to push the boundaries and conformities of a typical fashion film. Polack with a background in film, having worked for the likes of Baz Luhrmann and George Lucas uses the canvas to take the viewer on a journey. He listened to the designers thoughts and feelings about their own collections but especially took in, the thoughts they had about todays world affairs, which in most cases influenced the designs they produced.
The outcome, a dark and meditative film which forces the viewer to slow down and question everything. The objective was to echoe the very thoughts of the designers by means of 'feeling'. Be it uneasiness, curiosity, anxiety, uncertainty or just wanting answers, with the finale offering a hint of hope and light at the end of the tunnel.

Polack developed the story, art directed the look, was director of lighting & photography, directed the set and finished off production by editing & grading the film, so that he could retain the strong creative vision he set out to achieve.
An equally hypnotic sound scape, complimented Polack's 'dream' as he once again uses the services of long time collaborator 'Joris Tillmans' to produce a tailored sound that helps transport the viewer in to this multi-faceted existence.

Christopher Polack - Polack directs film for Istituto Marangoni & Vogue Italia

Istituto Marangoni commissions Polack to produce the 2020 final graduates collection film in collaboration with Vogue Italia. Also having him shoot the official campaign images of the winning designs.
'EQUILIBRIUM', the spellbinding film premiers on the official 'Istituto Marangoni & Vogue Italia' joint collaboration website. See here.

In an ambitious production, the film attempts to push the boundaries and conformities of a typical fashion film. Polack with a background in film, having worked for the likes of Baz Luhrmann and George Lucas uses the canvas to take the viewer on a journey. He listened to the designers thoughts and feelings about their own collections but especially took in, the thoughts they had about todays world affairs, which in most cases influenced the designs they produced.
The outcome, a dark and meditative film which forces the viewer to slow down and question everything. The objective was to echoe the very thoughts of the designers by means of 'feeling'. Be it uneasiness, curiosity, anxiety, uncertainty or just wanting answers, with the finale offering a hint of hope and light at the end of the tunnel.

Polack developed the story, art directed the look, was director of lighting & photography, directed the set and finished off production by editing & grading the film, so that he could retain the strong creative vision he set out to achieve.
An equally hypnotic sound scape, complimented Polack's 'dream' as he once again uses the services of long time collaborator 'Joris Tillmans' to produce a tailored sound that helps transport the viewer in to this multi-faceted existence.

Polack wins silver at Paris Photo Prize 2020

- September, 2020

Polack has won 'silver' in Paris Photo Prize 2020, in the category of 'Fashion/Advertising' for his series 'Obscure Silhouettes'. Originally commissioned by Schön Magazine!, the series will be displayed as a fine art series at gallery 'Espace Beaurepaire' in December 2020. Stay tuned for exact details.

Original archival (signed) prints from the series 'Obscure Silhouettes' can now be purchased for a limited time (September to November, 2020) by contacting Polack's studio.
To see the full series of images, click here.

Christopher Polack - Polack wins silver at Paris Photo Prize 2020

Polack has won 'silver' in Paris Photo Prize 2020, in the category of 'Fashion/Advertising' for his series 'Obscure Silhouettes'. Originally commissioned by Schön Magazine!, the series will be displayed as a fine art series at gallery 'Espace Beaurepaire' in December 2020. Stay tuned for exact details.

Original archival (signed) prints from the series 'Obscure Silhouettes' can now be purchased for a limited time (September to November, 2020) by contacting Polack's studio.
To see the full series of images, click here.

Male beauty is challenged in Polack's latest editorial VORQX for newly launched OPALUS BEAUTY.

- July, 2020

In a collaboration to push the idea of beauty and finding inspiration in the otherworldly. Make-up artist Ben Dniprowskij and Polack collaborate on this iconic story to contribute to the conversation about beauty ideals. View the full story in print out now or online here.

Christopher Polack - Male beauty is challenged in Polack's latest editorial VORQX for newly launched OPALUS BEAUTY.

In a collaboration to push the idea of beauty and finding inspiration in the otherworldly. Make-up artist Ben Dniprowskij and Polack collaborate on this iconic story to contribute to the conversation about beauty ideals. View the full story in print out now or online here.

HUNGER Magazine commissions 'Between the decks' a Polack editorial and film.

- January, 2020

Hunger Magazine commissions Christopher Polack to shoot a portrait series of performance DJ's working in the London underground goth club scene. The series features artists Parma Ham, Lewis G Burton. Proteus, Jon Coco, Francesca & Metaraph. The film also highlights the hedonistic lifestyle and inclusive community of the party's scene.
You can view the full editorial here. And the film here.

Christopher Polack - HUNGER Magazine commissions 'Between the decks' a Polack editorial and film.

Hunger Magazine commissions Christopher Polack to shoot a portrait series of performance DJ's working in the London underground goth club scene. The series features artists Parma Ham, Lewis G Burton. Proteus, Jon Coco, Francesca & Metaraph. The film also highlights the hedonistic lifestyle and inclusive community of the party's scene.
You can view the full editorial here. And the film here.

Schön Magazine publishes Polack's editorial 'Obscure silhouettes'

- September, 2019

Polack's fashion / art editorial 'Obscure silhouettes' is featured online for Schön Magazine.
The story explores the possibilities of shifting shape, form and thought in a context of fashion imagery. A nod to commonly recognised methods found in traditional sculpture practice, Christopher set out to create these images inspired by a series of marble sculptures.

The brief was simple. Share a few sculptural images amongst Polack's team, and each would return with their interpretation within their disciplines.
Hair artist, Stylist and Model all contributed their ideas and sculptural interpretations to the story. View the full editorial here.

Christopher Polack - Schön Magazine publishes Polack's editorial 'Obscure silhouettes'

Polack's fashion / art editorial 'Obscure silhouettes' is featured online for Schön Magazine.
The story explores the possibilities of shifting shape, form and thought in a context of fashion imagery. A nod to commonly recognised methods found in traditional sculpture practice, Christopher set out to create these images inspired by a series of marble sculptures.

The brief was simple. Share a few sculptural images amongst Polack's team, and each would return with their interpretation within their disciplines.
Hair artist, Stylist and Model all contributed their ideas and sculptural interpretations to the story. View the full editorial here.

Portrait of Julia deVille is finalist for the 'Ballarat Foto Biennale / Martin Kantor Prize'

- June, 2019

Christopher's portrait of Australian taxidermist and artist Julia deVille has been chosen as a finalist for the Ballarat foto Biennale 'Martin Kantor Prize'.
The portrait will be on display during the months July-September 2019 at the Ballarat Foto Biennale in Ballarat, Australia.

The exhibiting portrait is framed using Australian timber stained in black with brass inlay details.
Details: 750mm x 500mm, canvas style mount sitting recessed within frame, no glass.
Carefully crafted by artisan framer Ernest Studios.

Christopher Polack - Portrait of Julia deVille is finalist for the 'Ballarat Foto Biennale / Martin Kantor Prize'

Christopher's portrait of Australian taxidermist and artist Julia deVille has been chosen as a finalist for the Ballarat foto Biennale 'Martin Kantor Prize'.
The portrait will be on display during the months July-September 2019 at the Ballarat Foto Biennale in Ballarat, Australia.

The exhibiting portrait is framed using Australian timber stained in black with brass inlay details.
Details: 750mm x 500mm, canvas style mount sitting recessed within frame, no glass.
Carefully crafted by artisan framer Ernest Studios.

'Viktory' selected by Roger Ballen for the Human Body / Life Framers Awards - Instagram bans image

- May, 2019

Polack's 'Viktory' photograph portraying the athleticism of an ex Russian competition ballerina falls under scrutiny after reverend fine art photographer and judge Roger Ballen selects it for second place during the Human Body / Life Framers Photo awards held in London. During promotions of the competition, Instagram bans the image without explanation.

The photograph looks to question beauty standards within the media today. Polack's objective was not to spotlight or make commentary of anything other than the beauty of the human form and her athleticism.
"She is a talented dancer, exhibiting a prowess of flexibility and athleticism. My job as an artist is to observe and present the human body in all its shapes and sizes. The spectrum of the human body is diverse and multifaceted and very curious to me." - Polack

'Viktory' is part of an ongoing series exploring the female form, which Christopher has been photographing since 2014. He intends to publish a book and exhibit the series in London later this year.

Christopher Polack - 'Viktory' selected by Roger Ballen for the Human Body / Life Framers Awards - Instagram bans image

Polack's 'Viktory' photograph portraying the athleticism of an ex Russian competition ballerina falls under scrutiny after reverend fine art photographer and judge Roger Ballen selects it for second place during the Human Body / Life Framers Photo awards held in London. During promotions of the competition, Instagram bans the image without explanation.

The photograph looks to question beauty standards within the media today. Polack's objective was not to spotlight or make commentary of anything other than the beauty of the human form and her athleticism.
"She is a talented dancer, exhibiting a prowess of flexibility and athleticism. My job as an artist is to observe and present the human body in all its shapes and sizes. The spectrum of the human body is diverse and multifaceted and very curious to me." - Polack

'Viktory' is part of an ongoing series exploring the female form, which Christopher has been photographing since 2014. He intends to publish a book and exhibit the series in London later this year.