Henrik Purienne

Henrik Purienne
Born 1977 (1977) (age 41), Worcester, South Africa[1]
Residence Los Angeles[2]
Occupation Photographer, Film Director
Years active 2003 - present
Style Snapshot aesthetic, documentary, natural beauty
Website http://www.purienne.com

Henrik Purienne (1977, Worcester, South Africa) is a South African photographer, film director, and founder of international fashion publication, Mirage Magazine. He is based in Cape Town.[3]

Work

Purienne began his career making documentary films[4] influenced by the realist aesthetic of filmmakers such as Eric Rohmer and John Cassavetes. His subjects are predominantly natural looking girls often set against beach- or poolside situations.[5][6]

Purienne has created advertising campaigns and editorials in his signature style for brands such as Louis Vuitton,[7] Maison Kitsuné,[8] American Apparel,[9] Maison Margiela,[10] Interview Magazine,[11] Playboy,[12] Vogue,[13] Lui,[14] and Purple (magazine) often featuring contemporary 'it girls' such as Sky Ferreira,[15] Emily Ratajkowski,[16] Camille Rowe,[17] and Aymeline Valade.[18]

In 2009 he launched the international fashion and culture publication Mirage Magazine.[19]

Bibliography

  • Purienne, Henrik (May 21, 2013). Purienne. Prestel. ISBN 978-3-7913-4827-8.
  • Purienne, Henrik (Dec 1, 2016). Holiday. Prestel. ISBN 978-3-7913-8271-5.

Awards

  • 2012 - D&AD Yellow Pencil, 'Professional Awards' category, for commercial film / campaign directed by Purienne, titled 'MK is...', for South African music television channel MK[20]

Sources

References

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