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Splice is a Swiss born photographer who works primarily in the USA and Europe. He shoots in characterless suburban locations, often in motels, to convey a sense of isolation that he finds a compelling contribution to his image-making. Splice tries ‘to capture the palpable tension within the language of visual curiosity, revealing moments charged with anxiety and laced with an underlying fragility.’
We briefly caught up with Splice to ask a few questions:
How do you define erotic photography?
Images that have the potential to touch the viewer in a cerebral and sensual way at the same time.
Is a good working relationship between yourself and the model an essential element in achieving a successful shoot?
Naturally. It’s all about creating a relaxed and inspiring mood. When it works it has an almost dance-like quality.
Do you encourage your models to express themselves freely on set, or do you set out with a clear vision of the result that you hope to achieve?It’s all go with the flow, being in the moment. We might look at images before we start to talk about certain poses but there is no set script.
Can you truly show a personality through a photograph, or are these portraits all about the viewer’s own subjective interpretation?
I think it’s a combination of what the model wants to convey and where I as a photographer direct the viewer’s attention with my camera. I would think it is at least my artistic ambition to show the personality.
How do you rationalise the difference between what is erotic and what is pornographic?
I don’t. I know it when I see it.
What do you look for in a model in relation to eroticism?
They either have it or they don’t, it has nothing to do with a certain body type, hair color or cup size. It’s an attitude, probably very primal, I can sense it but not really describe it.
To see more photographs by Splice Pictures visit his website, or his tumblr.