Herb Ascherman, 2010, Platinum-Palladium Print, Permanent Collection
Nude in a White Dress
Inspired by an 1856 portrait by Oscar Rejlander, Herbert Ascherman created a white dress designed to fit and flow beautifully on collaborators of any size. The fabric was carefully chosen to drape casually, evoking a sense of relaxation that captivates the viewer. Curated from an extensive body of work, this collection, titled “Nude in a White Dress,” effortlessly brings viewers to a state of serenity with its elegance and profound sense of calmness. Ascherman’s portraits combine his collaborator’s vulnerability with an artist’s eye for respect, appreciation and love.
Tales of Intimacy, Platinum Palladium Print, 2008
Tales of Intimacy
Herbert Ascherman Jr. portrays intimate moments in relationships between people, captured and expressed elegantly through large-format film photography, presented in the historic process of Platinum printing.
His photography transcends mere physicality, delving into the depths of emotional connection between partners. It celebrates the human body in its most natural state, highlighting the trust and intimacy shared. Nude photography in this context becomes a powerful medium, conveying the nuances of love, tenderness, and genuine affection. Each photograph tells a unique story, preserving the raw, unfiltered essence of a relationship. Through the lens, intimate moments are immortalized, offering a glimpse into the profound bond that unites two individuals.
Herbert Ascherman
Mr. Herbert Ascherman Jr. (b. 1947) is Cleveland’s most prominent portrait photographer, curator, writer, and photo historian. Mr. Ascherman works primarily with an 8 x 10 Deardorff field view camera and prints in the resurgent art of hand-made platinum, patented in 1871. Mr. Ascherman is the Director of the Cleveland Photographic Workshop, which sponsors the CLEVELAND PHOTO FEST. He is also an advisor of PhotoMuse – The Museum of Photography, Kerala, India. Throughout his career, he has lectured to more than 250 organizations internationally. He has exhibited in more than 150 venues throughout the US, Europe, India, Australia, and Japan.