Aesthetica Magazine x Complex Simplicity

The beautiful new August/September edition of Aesthetica Magazine is out now featuring a collaboration between Jonathan Knowles, Lauren Catten and Kyle Bean. The still life photography project Complex Simplicity, was inspired by Rube Goldberg’s famous elaborately creative machines. Focussing on fresh art and culture, this issue highlights a range of fantastic artists using space, light and the body in innovative ways and we are thrilled to be included. Pick up a copy of Aesthetica Magazine here: www.aestheticamagazine.com/shop.

Complex Simplicity Credits

Photography: Jonathan Knowles

Set Design: Kyle Bean

Art Direction: Lauren Catten

Retouching: Gareth Pritchard

Funded by the Getty Prestige Grant

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