We’ve all heard of the suffering artist, but photographer
Kerry Skarbakka
is taking the idea of suffering for one’s craft to a whole new level. In his death-defying series
The Struggle to Right Oneself
the 42-year-old visual artist acts as his own model, falling from buildings, bridges, trees, mountains, and more — all while capturing each fall with his lens.
Granted, Skarbakka can’t be two places at once, so after setting the lighting and the shot just so, he enlists the help of an assistant to release the shutter. Drawing upon a background in martial arts, rock climbing, and even a bit of acting, the artist hooks himself with ropes, mountain-climbing gear, and harnesses (all obscured or removed in post-production, of course).
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