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Greg Friedler is an internationally renowned visual artist and one of the most prolific photographers working today.
Friedler was born in New Orleans in 1970. He received his BA in Political Science and French from the Universityof Colorado at Boulder in 1993. Greg received his MFA from the School of Visual Arts in Photography and related media in 1996.
Friedler is a curious observer and an acute documentarian of the human condition. He is fueled by a sincere desire to fully see, understand, empathize with, analyze, and sum up…. his fellow human beings. He is fascinated by identity, existence, and how people fit into a given society. His portraits attempt to unmask his subjects of their veneer and capture the rawness of their humanity on the page.
Friedler’s art involves much more than portraits of mankind. Friedler’s vision renders life stripped down to its core, raw existence. His rare gift allows him to connect with the timeless beauty and visceral essences of the world before his camera.
“As an artist, Greg is an inquisitive, constantly evolving individual. His work reflects not only his innate curiosity, but also his passion – and compassion – for the people and the world around him. Whether shooting a languid female nude or a child on the street in Cuba, his images reinforce and perpetuate his unique sensibility and vision, while helping others see what he sees with new eyes and a fresh perspective.”
--Reed Massengill 2005.
Friedler has been the subject of two documentary films: Naked London on the BBC in December 1999 in the UK, and Stripped: Greg Friedler’s Naked Las Vegas, on Showtime airing in March 2010 for a duration of two years. He is the creator of five monographs and his work has been included in 7 anthologies to date. His work has been exhibited around the world.
Friedler’s sharp wit and dry humor are unforgettable. He enjoys spending time with his family, friends, and his dog Pepper. He also enjoys skiing, playing tennis, painting, doing yoga, and meditating.
Friedler is currently shooting three new art projects, making his first film, preparing to teach his workshops, writing a book about human suffering, and shooting select commercial commissions.