Artist Ben Hopper has transformed circus artists and dancers into living sculptures for his latest project, Transfiguration
Their bodies are covered in paint and powder as they show off their animalistic side in contorting poses
Transfiguration in the Bible is the moment in the New testament when Jesus becomes radiant upon a mountain
Published: 23:00 EST, 17 January 2015 | Updated: 23:58 EST, 17 January 2015
Artist Ben Hopper has transformed circus artists and dancers into living sculptures for his latest project.
Transfiguration sees these flexible wonders as they show off their animalistic side in a series of contorting poses.
Adding to the drama is the fact that their bodies are covered with powder and paint.
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'For this project I decided to work with circus artists and dancers for their physical appearance and capabilities,' explains Hopper.
'The list includes international acclaimed performers and graduates of the world’s leading circus schools, École nationale de cirque (Montreal, Canada), CNAC; Centre national des arts du cirque (Châlons-en-Champagne, France) and National Centre for Circus Arts (London, UK).'
He then adds; 'Like a mask, the layers of body paint and powder disguise the identity and release something animalistic from within. It also creates a sculptor / painting looking figure, more abstract and less human.'
The project is ongoing, and more images will be released at a later date.
The first photo shoot with dancer Alejandra Baño dates back to November 2012.
Transfiguration in the Bible is the moment in the New testament when Jesus becomes radiant upon a mountain.