Marvel, famous action photographer team up for special fine art series
Marvel and action photographer Bo Bridges have teamed up on a line of limited edition fine art and wall art that brings Marvel’s superheroes and villains into iconic Bridges photographs.
Bridges, who has been shooting for over 20 years is best known for capturing some of the most difficult action shots in the industry. He has also worked on movie posters for the “Mission Impossible” franchise that had him hanging out of an airplane with Tom Cruise at 180 m.p.h.
These new limited edition art pieces will take Marvel heroes and place them in real-world environments. The first collection will be called Hidden Heroes.
The characters will be placed in environments that are true to their origin, history, superpowers, or personality. Spider-Man will hide in the shadows ready to save the day as a skateboarder flies overhead. Ant-Man and the Wasp will be shown in an aerial beach shot, hidden amongst the tiny ant-sized beachgoers. Rocket Raccoon stands in the shadows as the guardian of one of California’s most protected surf spots, warding off unwanted visitors. The collection will also feature scenes with Captain America, The Hulk, Groot and Thor.
“We loved the idea of the characters being hidden in the images, almost like Easter eggs” Bridges said. “Not only does trying to find them serve as a conversation starter, but their more subtle placement allows for a more sophisticated piece that can serve as the focal point of a home or office while still nodding to the owner’s love of Marvel.”
Marvel x Bo Bridges launched on July 18 at the X-Games in Minneapolis. There will also be a launch event at Bridges’ gallery in Manhattan Beach, California on Sept. 22 to celebrate the unveiling of the full collection.
The full collection, including posters, fine art paper prints and MX tires, surf and skateboards that can be mounted as wall art, will be available online at www.bobridgesgallery.com and at Bridges’ Manhattan Beach Gallery.
