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May 10, 2010

Fetish Photographer Dirk Hooper in Feature Article of Fashion Magazine “Von Gutenberg”

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SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA, May 10, 2010 – The work and biography of fetish photographer Dirk Hooper is featured in issue two of the fantasy fashion magazine “Von Gutenberg”. The three-page spread has several of Hooper’s photos and an interview with a brief retrospective of recent events. “Von Gutenberg” is a new American fetish fashion and lifestyle magazine, published in San Francisco, California. The magazine focuses on models, alternative couture, photography, and events, in a style reminiscent of the European fetish magazines “Marquis,” “O” and “Skin Two”.

“During my formative years as an artist, it was just this sort of magazine that was a guide and inspiration for the work I do today,” Hooper said. The opportunity to present his work to “Von Gutenberg’s” audience is very important to Hooper, “While I’m always looking for ways to present my work to a wider audience, this article is a bull’s-eye for my core supporters in the genre I do best, and it’s an honor to be among such great work.”

Three of Hooper’s frequent models are showcased in full page photos. Toxic Goddess Dame Lebeau is on the splash page in the piece titled “Inked”, which has also been seen in four art shows over the past year. Oklahoma Professional Dominatrix Princess Zoe is in the stylish photo titled “Matrix”. The atmospheric photo “Xanthia” features Toxic Goddess Kali with makeup by Danger Darling.

Issue Two of “Von Gutenberg” magazine has photos by Ken Marcus, Violet Photography and Erik Von Gutenberg himself. Models in this issue include Ashley Fires, January, Princess Donna, Marissa and Foxy Squire. The Goth culture, fetish in Greece, the United States Burlesque scene and a fetish guide of Europe is all presented in the second issue. “Von Gutenberg” magazine is available around the world at your local book stores and newsstands, or is for sale directly at http://www.VonGutenbergCouture.com.

To find more information about Dirk Hooper, or to contact Hooper for appearances or interviews, please visit http://www.DirkHooper.com.

Professional Dominatrix Princess Zoe in a photo from the article.

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February 10, 2010

Toxic Goddess Celebrates Three Creators Who Have Work in Dirty Show 11

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN, February 9, 2010 – Toxic Goddess model Sandra Pagan, and Toxic Goddess photographers Robert Henry and Dirk Hooper, all three have work that has been accepted into the internationally renowned erotic art exhibition Dirty Show 11, starting this weekend. This is the first time that Toxic Goddess has had such a strong presence in a major art show.

Toxic Goddess founder and photographer Dirk Hooper said, “When we created Toxic Goddess Robert and I wanted more than a place to feature our own photography, we wanted to start a movement that was a catalyst for art, music and the community. All three of us getting accepted in the Dirty Show is a milestone in that effort.” Hooper’s piece “Zing” is a halftone print on canvas that features Toxic Goddess model Selkie.

Robert Henry, Toxic Goddess founder and photographer, entered a piece titled “End of Summer” which is a photo of Toxic Goddess Eclipse. “Within the context of my overall work, Toxic Goddess is the playground where I work out my ideas. It’s the place where I experiment and create work that I love. This is a great example of the work that comes out from a labor of love,” Henry said.

The Dirty Show features over a hundred erotic artists from around the world and has become the biggest erotic art show in America. “I am very excited about having my piece in the Dirty Show. This is my first real show and I am just going along with the new experience,” said model and artist Sandra Pagan. Her art piece is a series of self portraits assembled in a collage.

All three artists agree that Toxic Goddess has become a group that inspires and encourages the members to excel. Henry said, “Because it is such a small group, it takes on a familial atmosphere most of the time. We share each other’s triumphs and tragedies and that brings about a faith that helps lead to so many rewarding experiences.” Pagan summarizes, “Toxic Goddess does a great job in encouraging artists to grow. I consider us to be a small family and as a family we like to see each one of us grow creatively.”

The artwork by Pagan, Henry and Hooper will be part of the Dirty Show 11 in Detroit, Michigan starting on February 12 and running through February 20. Tickets for the Dirty Show and event information is available now through DirtyShow.org.

Toxic Goddess is part modeling troupe, part art movement and part cultural phenomenon. Founders Robert Henry and Dirk Hooper conceived of Toxic Goddess as a way to present their work to the public in the best way possible and are joined by makeup artist Danger Darling and effects artist Scott Van Eck. The guiding principle of Toxic Goddess is to do alternative modeling in a way that not only represents and showcases women in a positive and empowering manner, but to back that up by making the actual models part of the creative process and to share in the venture’s success. Toxic Goddess wants to reach out to, unify and promote, various underground communities including music, fashion, art and alternative social groups, particularly if they are run by or positive toward women. Visit ToxicGoddess.com for more information.

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January 26, 2010

Toxic Goddess Dame Lebeau Interview on the Dirty Show

Filed under: Interviews — Tags: dame lebeau, dirk hooper, robert henry — Dirk Hooper @ 1:37 am

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Most of the time you will read about Toxic Goddess Dame Lebeau being the model in a piece of artwork that Robert Henry or I created. Well, Dame Lebeau is a great artist in her own right and to prove it she had a piece accepted in this February’s world renowned erotic art event, The Dirty Show, in Detroit Michigan.

Here’s an interview with Toxic Goddess Dame Lebeau about the art show.

1. Please tell me about the piece that was accepted into the Dirty show.

Dame Lebeau: The piece happened during one of my spontaneous needs to photograph myself. As I photographed parts of my body I had an idea of what it was going to be or what it could be. I did not really have any idea thatI would be so pleased with the end result.

2. How does this piece fit within your greater body of work?

Dame Lebeau: This piece subject wise is very similar to what I normally photograph. My favorite subject is the self. I can not imagine a better way to discover who I am as an artist and model. I have not before constructed a collage. I am very happy with how a collage can create a story that flows.

3. How do you feel about having work in the Dirty Show?

Dame Lebeau: I am very excited about having my piece in the Dirty Show. This is my first real show and I am just going along with the new experience.

4. One of the fundamental tenants of Toxic Goddess was to be an engine for creating artwork and a family of creative people. Does Toxic Goddess serve that purpose for you? Please elaborate.

Toxic Goddess does a great job in encouraging artists to grow. It is run by two great artists, Robert Henry and Dirk Hooper. I cannot help but, to feel inspired when seeing the work they are able to produce. With every shoot I do for TG, I learn more and more about modeling and about photography. I consider us to be a small family and as a family we like to see each one of us grow creatively. It all points back to Toxic Goddess and that is something I believe in.

5. What projects are you working on this year?

I am forever working on more self portraits. I think this year I will work toward having more of my work seen publicly.

Thanks Dame Lebeau! I’ll run Robert Henry’s interview in the next few days, because he got a piece in the show too!

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October 10, 2009

Photographers Robert Henry and Dirk Hooper Collaborate on Art for Visually Impaired Awareness

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA, October 8, 2009 – Award-winning fine art photographer Robert Henry and world-renowned fantasy photographer Dirk Hooper will participate in the upcoming “Out of Sight” juried exhibition at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma gallery. The show is joint venture between the IAO gallery and the Oklahoma League for the Blind and will feature a wide variety of artwork and creators who have been given a unique opportunity to express themselves in a way that is designed to appeal to the visually impaired and sighted alike. The theme for the show is to present high contrast art, with 2D works being black on a white background, and 3D art being entirely black. Visitors will be encouraged to touch the work.

Robert Henry and Dirk Hooper collaborated on the piece in the show. Henry shot the original photo, Hooper did the post-production work and they shared the set design and lighting chores. “The final result was a fascinating study of two approaches to the same subject and how they tell the same story but in a different way. I imagine it is a lot like co-authoring a book with another writer,” Henry noted. The two photographers often work together, but this is their first piece that is a pure collaboration. Henry said, “I think it is a great image that merges our creative forces.”

In addition to the stark visual contrast of a white gallery space versus the black artwork, the audio portion makes “Out of Sight” even more unique. Participants were asked to record an artist’s statement for a cell phone audio tour. Hooper said, “The recording allows us to explain our work in a way that actually adds something special to a group show. It’s an element that will give everyone a greater understanding of what they are looking at and what the artist intended.”

“Out of Sight” will be at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma Gallery from October 16th through November 6th. The opening reception is Saturday, October 17th from 6pm to 9pm. The IAO Gallery is located in its new location at 706 West Sheridan Avenue in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. For more information please visit the IAO website, www.iaogallery.org.

If you are interested in more information about photographers Robert Henry and Dirk Hooper please visit the Sight Key Studios website, www.sightkey.com. Both photographers are available for interviews at info@sightkey.com.

Sight Key Studios Incorporated is a company dedicated to providing entertainment that is provocative, artistic and unique. It is the parent company of Dirk Hooper Photography and Art Works, Robert Henry Art and Mean Girl Makeup. Sight Key Studios Incorporated also provides design and content for premier model pay site Toxic Goddess, its sister site, The TG Project and The Beefboy Rants (which boasts over 5 million hits a month), among other sites in the Sight Key Studios family.

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October 9, 2009

Robert Henry Interview for “Out of Sight” Exhibition

Filed under: Interviews — Tags: out of sight, robert henry — Dirk Hooper @ 1:30 am

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Robert Henry (photo by Dirk Hooper)

Robert Henry and Dirk Hooper collaborated on the upcoming “Out of Sight” exhibition at the Individual Artists of Oklahoma gallery. This is an interview for the press release.

You can see more of Robert’s work on his own website, you can hire him at the Sight Key Studios site and you can follow him on Twitter too!

1. How does this piece fit within your body of work?

The piece is an example of keeping things interesting and trying different things as a photographer. You have lots of ideas but sometimes setting the stage and seeing what comes about is a great way to work. I do this often in my own work but it is definitely interesting letting someone else do the post work on a piece.

2. As a photographer and artist, how important is it to have your work viewed in a fine art setting?

I think it’s a validation of sorts. As an artist you are initially “called” to create something because of how you see the world. However, when you start to create art for others to view, there is a part of you that is wanting a validation. Fine Art is built around that and it is certainly rewarding to have a piece chosen for display.

3. What projects are you working on right now?

At the moment I’m kind if in between ideas. I’m constantly working on several ongoing projects but, I am not really concentrating on putting together one body of work. There’s lots that I want to do: another traditional B&W show, some platinum/paladium pieces, a series of digital composites, and a portraiture project that deals with aspects of what we are vs. what we want(ed) to be.

4. Talk a little bit about the collaboration in this piece, and collaboration in general with Dirk Hooper.

Dirk and I have worked together for years. First on a comic book story followed by publishing and eventually photography. I think we both have a similiar view of the world and our work often starts out very closely related but, as we create, our work diverges and we end up with different results. It’s great to be able to work closely with someone in that manner because it’s almost like looking at an alternate universe of your own work. As if to say “wow, so that’s where it would have ended up if I had chose that path instead of the one that I did.”

This piece is special in that it is rare instance that we truly collaborated to create a piece. We both were present at the shoot and each photographed the model in our own ways in alternating fashion. The final result was a fascinating study of two approaches to the same subject and how they tell the same story but in a different way. I imagine it is a lot like co-authoring a book with another writer.

The photoshoot kind of sat on the back burner for a little while. When I first heard of this show I was intrigued by the idea but got side tracked. Dirk, however, went back to this shoot and began working with the shots and created the final image you see before you. I think it is a great image that merges our creative forces. And let’s not forget the model who trusted us enough to work within our crazy idea.

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