Spine-Chilling Clown Portraits By Eolo Perfido Will Give You Nightmares
Clownville, a photo series featuring grotesque portraits of terrifying clowns, is the photographic nightmare of French-born photographer Eolo Perfido. Perfido says he was inspired by silent film stars like Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, who were forced to exaggerate their emotions because they were unable to speak.
Modern clowns first appeared in the late 18th century and were associated with circuses and comedy. The word itself comes from a Scandinavian linguistic root meaning “clumsy, boorish fellow.” This is why Perfido’s photography is so shocking—he’s transformed something funny and joyful into a vulgar terror.
Eolo Perfido now lives in Italy. His work has been featured in magazines such as NY Times, Communication Arts, Panorama First, Vision, Vogue Russia, GQ Russia, L’Espresso and Computer Arts. Valeria Orlando did the makeup for Clownville.
More info: eoloperfido.com | valeriaorlando.com | Facebook | Flickr (h/t: featureshoot(NSFW))
313Kviews
Share on Facebook
Were these actually censored by the photographer, or has this sight gone lame and prudish?
Not by photographer: http://eoloperfido.com/clownville-photography/
Load More Replies...
I have always found clowns horrifying. That being said, the fourth one up from the bottom, I LOVE! I would frame and hang that in my house!
The suicidal Clowngirl was actually disturbing for the really macabre among us! Compliments for great make-up, expressions, composition, the cast and photography. Respect for this project!
why would you censor the clown-chick breasts and leave the other male clowns boobs out in the open? seems like a double standard.
A bunch of nipples get censored but full-blown Evil Hitler Clown won't disturb the kids. Well...
Na I was a clown for the deaf and it's sad all are scared of clowns anymore and wonder why we put and how or where did this happen/?
Fabulous make-up and photography. Nightmarish mood. Don't show little kids these clowns, they'd freak out.
Were these actually censored by the photographer, or has this sight gone lame and prudish?
Not by photographer: http://eoloperfido.com/clownville-photography/
Load More Replies... I have always found clowns horrifying. That being said, the fourth one up from the bottom, I LOVE! I would frame and hang that in my house!
The suicidal Clowngirl was actually disturbing for the really macabre among us! Compliments for great make-up, expressions, composition, the cast and photography. Respect for this project!
why would you censor the clown-chick breasts and leave the other male clowns boobs out in the open? seems like a double standard.
A bunch of nipples get censored but full-blown Evil Hitler Clown won't disturb the kids. Well...
Na I was a clown for the deaf and it's sad all are scared of clowns anymore and wonder why we put and how or where did this happen/?
Fabulous make-up and photography. Nightmarish mood. Don't show little kids these clowns, they'd freak out.
127
40