Franz Szony

Artist and photographer.

Enrolled on: Photography: Mastered 2015

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

I like to call myself a "boy who paints with his camera," because I approach photography from an illustrators perspective. My process is much more modern than my aesthetic, as I gravitate towards "old world" charm, imagery that has a sense of a time we no longer live in. I celebrate androgyny and ambiguity, imagery which cannot be identified in any specific place or time period... I want the viewer to enter a dream space. Whether it be the simplicity of a single character, or a lush scene filled with detail, my ultimate goal is to create endless stories within a single image. I have created imagery for major fashion brands and record labels, and have shown my work in galleries and publications. Although I'm grateful for the things I've accomplished, I often feel like I am missing a piece of the puzzle. As an independent artist, I learn a little more about who I am and what I want to express through every project... however, I desperately want to take a quantum leap.

    Taxidermy
    Portrait of drag performer Sharon Needles
    Familiars
    Conceptual portrait. Modeled by Shaun Ross.
    Voyage Au Début
    "Its not the beginning of the voyage, its the voyage to the beginning." Hand-tinted, fully photographic scene. Modeled by Neon Hitch.
    Lucy
    Inspired by the iconic Al Hirschfeld "Lucy Show" portrait. Modeled by Marlo Meekins.
    They Call Her Petunia
    Conceptual piece completed earlier this year.
    Maharaja
    Portrait of drag artist Raja Gemini as the Maharaja.