Maisie Cousins, a London-born photographer, isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty. Her work revels in the beauty of the grotesque, the allure of the unpleasant. Cousins merges vibrant colors with unconventional subjects to create images that are as captivating as they are challenging.
Cousins’ photos are a visual feast for the senses. She bathes her subjects in a kaleidoscope of color, making even the most mundane objects appear strangely alluring. The glossy finish adds an extra layer of intrigue, blurring the line between repulsion and desire. From overflowing bouquets to close-up portraits of bodily fluids, Cousins finds beauty in the unexpected. Her work isn’t for the faint of heart, but it invites viewers to confront their preconceived notions about aesthetics. Through her lens, the grotesque becomes strangely beautiful, the ordinary becomes extraordinary.
What’s the point of taking a nice picture? There is no need for me to appeal to nice – I’m not making an advert for a perfume! I’m not interested in nice things; I like grossing myself out.
Maisie Cousins
More info: Website, Instagram (h/t: The New Yorker, The Guardian, AnOther).
