Photographer unveils inspirational portraits
PHOTOGRAPHER Rankin has unveiled a portrait of model Erin O’Connor as part of a new set of images designed to inspire creativity across the nation.
Artist and designer Luke Edward Hall, glass gilder Alex May Hughes, DJ and author Henri and artist Rutger de Vries are also among those photographed for the Stirred By Rankin series.
The set is a collaboration with Bombay Sapphire, who tasked the acclaimed photographer with capturing the creative inspiration of well-known and emerging names from the fields of fashion, music and art, in order to inspire creativity.
It follows research revealing that two-thirds (64%) of the nation would like to be more creative and that nearly half (42%) do not feel that they are reaching their full creative potential. One in three take pictures (36%) to express their artistic side.
Spearheading the series is O’Connor, who said: “Self-expression and the freedom to be individual are crucial to each of us fulfilling our creative potential.”
Rankin, 52, said: “Whatever roles we take on in life, it’s important to have a creative outlet and my portraits show how creativity is a fundamental part of all of us. I am excited to work collaboratively with Bombay Sapphire and this group of international artists to create something truly unique.”