To celebrate the Sargent and Fashion exhibition at Tate Britain, Tate Collective has invited the photographer Louis Bever to recreate 4 portraits through his signature photographic style. He blends his distinctive photography style with vintage sportswear, offering a unique take on iconic artworks.
Louis Bever's work focuses on documenting individuals and promoting the accessibility of art through portraiture. His photos capture the essence of his sitters, emphasising the importance of evolving artistic expression.
Louis’s creative practice blends perfectly with John Singer Sargent's distinct approach to painting. Sargent, a master at using fashion to express individuality and character, employed a modern stylistic technique that included deliberate poses, imaginative direction, and daring wardrobe selections.
Alia in Charlton Athletic 1998 Home shirt recreating John Singer Sargent’s ‘Dr. Pozzi at Home 1881’ in my London flat
John Singer Sargent Dr. Pozzi at Home 1881 The Armand Hammer Collection, Gift of the Armand Hammer Foundation. Hammer Museum, Los Angeles
Mathushaa in Arsenal 1998 Away shirt recreating John Singer Sargent’s ‘La Carmencita circa 1890’ in my London flat.
John Singer Sargent La Carmencita circa 1890 Musée d'Orsay (Paris, France)
Renoir in Saint Etienne 2000 Away shirt recreating John Singer Sargent’s ‘Portrait of Ena Wertheimer: A Vele Gonfie 1904’ in my London flat.
John Singer Sargent Portrait of Ena Wertheimer: A Vele Gonfie 1904 Tate Bequeathed by Robert Mathias 1996
Chase in Juventus 2007 Home shirt recreating John Singer Sargent’s ‘W. Graham Robertson 1894’ in my London flat.
John Singer Sargent W. Graham Robertson 1894 Tate Presented by W. Graham Robertson 1940
Tate Collective is supported by Anthony and Sandra Gutman, The Rothschild Foundation and Tate Patrons.
