Jeff Bark's Paradise Garage: 50 Photos of Rome Shot in Upstate New York
American fashion photographer Jeff Bark (b. 1963) presents 'Paradise Garage,' a series of over 50 images dedicated to Rome but created entirely inside his garage in Upstate New York. The project began over two years ago after a brief visit to the Italian capital, which sparked a creative process reconstructing the Grand Tour through imagination and reality. Bark describes his work as creating new worlds rather than documenting, with each photo resembling a film still. The images incorporate souvenirs from American flea markets, classical references, Baroque vanitas, and Visconti-like atmospheres, all illuminated with masterful lighting. The exhibition is on view at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome until July 28.
Key facts
- Jeff Bark is a fashion photographer born in 1963.
- The series 'Paradise Garage' includes over 50 images.
- All photos were shot in Bark's garage in Upstate New York.
- The project was inspired by a brief visit to Rome over two years ago.
- Bark uses souvenirs from American flea markets as props.
- The images blend classical, Baroque, and cinematic references.
- The exhibition is at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome.
- The show runs until July 28.
Entities
Artists
- Jeff Bark
Institutions
- Palazzo delle Esposizioni
- Dazed & Confused
- I-D
- V Magazine
- Another Magazine
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Upstate New York
- United States