A Seductive Lookbook: Celebrating the Erotic Art of Stuart Sandford
Celebrating 20 years of Stuart Sandford's sexy and thought-provoking nude art.
Stuart Sandford is a multifaceted artist whose diverse work spans photography, sculpture, painting, moving images, and installation.
Splitting his time between London, Los Angeles, and Mexico City, Stuart has earned recognition on the global art stage with showcases in notable galleries and museums such as the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit and Centre de la Photographie, Genève.
His works are part of prestigious collections, including the Sir Elton John Photography Collection and the Tom of Finland Foundation.
Artistic Journey and Influences
A pivotal moment in Stuart's career was his residency at the Tom of Finland Foundation in Los Angeles, which rekindled his passion for Polaroid photography.
Stuart first explored this medium in 2007, which became central to his artistic expression. Over the past six years, he has created a series of Polaroid Collages, capturing intimate moments with friends, lovers, and acquaintances.
These collages explore themes of desire and memory, presenting private pieces of personal interactions turned into fragmented images — encouraging viewers to fill in the narrative gaps with their own experiences.
Sculptures and the Digital Realm
Beyond photography, Stuart has quite literally carved a place for himself among modern sculptors with his visually stunning and emotionally moving pieces.
His sculptures investigate the intersection of virtual and physical realities.
Drawing inspiration from classical ideals of beauty, he uses 3D scans to create digital templates of contemporary subjects, which he transforms into physical sculptures using timeless materials like bronze and marble.
His work with figures such as adult actor Sean Ford highlights this blend of modern digital aesthetics with traditional sculptural techniques.
Publications
Stuart's book, Polaroid Collages, captures life's fleeting moments.
Likening the immediacy of his Polaroids to jotting down spontaneous thoughts. The physicality of these works, accentuated by visible cuts and seams, underscores their tangible presence in a digital age.
Stuart's physical artistry has set him apart as a visionary. In a time when a considerable amount of art is created to be consumed online, Stuart invites his audience to see and feel his creations offline.
His latest work, 'XX,' which will be released on August 1, celebrates 20 years of his photographic practice.
To stay updated on Stuart's latest projects, follow him on Instagram @stuartsandford and Twitter @stuartsandford, or visit his website to purchase a piece of Stuart’s work.
