Champions

The Champions by Anderson & Low was an exhibition was produced in support of the Elton John AIDS Foundation to raise awareness about the global issue of HIV/Aids, it consisted of striking nude poses classically done of some of the worlds biggest international sport stars. 

Anderson and low described the project 'From the start, we wanted to photograph athletes from a range of countries, sports, and races. For all that they have in common, such as physical beuty, mental and emotional strength, and common to their goals, the participants offered us unique artistic opportunities with every shoot. Through their very act of participation, all the athletes have laid themselves bare. A major part of our statement is achieved through the project's nudity. These people have the most amazing physicality, but despite this they are as vulnerable to HIV and AIDS as the rest of humanity, and hence the nudity becomes symbolic of this. We want to make them icons of a different sort with this work.' 

This work was beautifully lit and composed as can be sen on the website and a lot of the images for me have a resemble that of Ancient Greek statues, especially the photographs of Joe Worsley and James Beattie. 

Joe Worsley - English Rugby Player