Height: 5'7"
Weight: 9st
Bust: UK 30D/E
Waist: 26"
Hips: 36" (full)
Inside leg: 31"
Dress: UK 8-10
Shoe: UK 8


Hello there!  I'm Gestalta, a photographic and life model who spends a little too much time with no clothes on, or deep in conversation with cats. 

Experience:
I have been modelling for about 2 and a half years, working both for photographers and artists/life classes. I welcome direction if you want to give it, but have the confidence and experience to pose myself if not.

I also have acting experience and have LAMDA (london academy of music and dramatic art) certificates in speech, improvisation and acting.

Shoots:
I like to keep an open mind with the type of work that I do and am interested by a wide range of things, from the dark and disturbing, to the fun and flamboyant.  I like fetish and erotic art, but it's worth saying here that I don't do porn... I know this is highly subjective so to make things simple: it's porn if I say it is.

Shooting should always be fun as well as productive; please be forewarned that I have a somewhat abstract sense of humour and I drink a lot of tea (strong, no sugar, minimal milk, thanks ;p). That said I also work hard and don't mind holding uber uncomfortable poses or working outside in the cold. I also have quite a high tolerence / liking for pain, which has proven very useful on a number of occasions.

I generally only take on paid work, but feel free to ask about collaborations / testing if you think you have an idea that might interest me... anyone unusual, creative, bizarre or brilliant will always be considered.

Travel:
I'm currently based in Northampton but am very willing to travel all over the UK and further. I'm not adverse to flying, and hold a young persons rail card.  Transport links are pretty good all over the country as I live within very easy distance of both Birmingham and London.

Other Physical Info:
I have a nose piercing and eight ear piercings which are all removable. I also have a small, black lizard tattoo just above my right hip which is easily covered for shoots. I am not completely scar-free, although again this is nothing major that I'm not able to cover for shoots (please ask if you think this may be a problem).

My hair is very long, falling to below my hips, and has always been kept it's natural colour... this is something that for the time being I'm not willing to negotiate on.

n.b. Some of my photos do show me as wearing braces, sadly this is no longer the case. :(

 

"Gestalta is a creative model full of ideas and a real joy to work with. I cannot recommend her enough."
Terry Slater - Photographer and Sculptor, Islington Arts Factory

"Shoots with Gestalta are always a pleasure, and always very productive. She's an experienced and organised model, who brings to every shoot a relaxed but very professional approach which makes the photographer's job that much easier."
Rod Macdonald - Photographer, www.eveproductions.com

"I've worked with Gestalta a few times and each time we've produced some truly memorable images - she works with the photographer to enhance the final output. Would work with her again without a doubt."
John Tisbury - Photographer, www.johntisbury.co.uk"

I've worked with Gestalta twice and could not, even if I tried hard, find a fault with her modelling or personality. She is lovely and I am about to book her again!"
John Latham - Photographer 

"Worked with Gestalta on a shibari shoot. Her enthusiasm and understanding of the genre added a genuineness to the shots not achieveable by lighting and composition alone. Would be delighted to work with her again."
imagessence - Photographer

"Fabulous model with a relaxed yet professional attitude.
Innovative and inspirational."
boykitten - fetish model, www.boykitten.co.uk

"Highly recommenced, she's fun, intelligent, and loves the camera."
Jo Smith - Photographer


 
 
     
- 'Katie Kelly's Pillow Book' (EPS; Marian Alonso)
- Cover of EPS leaflet.
- 'What Katie Did', Collection 7 catalogue.
- Feigenblatt Magazin, Issue 17 (China Hamilton)
- 'Gratuitous Sex and Violence - My Favourites' (Alva Bernadine)
Upcoming:
- 'Kinky Nature' (Emma Delves-Broughton)... due for release March 2010
- CD Album Cover of 'The Reins of Life' by Lark Blames... due for release March 2010
- Film 'A Special Form of Denial' by Marc Blackie... due for release any decade now. ;P
       
     
- Rubber Ball 2009 for Esinem
- London Festival of the Art of Japanese Bondage 2009 for Rod Macdonald
- Peer Rope Workshops various, 2008
       
     
This is something I'm really terrible at keeping track of, however amoung many others they include:
- Erotica (various)
- Seattle Erotic Art Festival (various)
- Jago Gallery, London (2008)
- Night of the Senses (2008)
- London Festival of the Art of Japanese Bondage (2009)
- 'Thus Far...' (2009)
- 'Three of a Kind', Soho, London (2009)
- Linden House Gallery Christmas Exhibition (2009)
       
Andreas Neubauer
Emma Delves-Broughton
China Hamilton
Stefano Brunesci
Marc Blackie
Marian Alonso
Scott Church
Willie Nash
Tony Rusecki
Alva Bernadine
Rod Macdonald
William Ham
Alex Sandwell-Kliszynski
Nic Marchant
Barry Martin
Alwyn Coates
Stuart Gardner
Simon Loach
Imagessence
Terry Slater
Andrew Appleton
Andrew Or
Nick Giles
John Tisbury
Chris Drzymalski
Mick Waghorn
Des Barry
Cleveland Rogers
Steve Cheshire
Alan Cockburn
Victor Kurzweil
James Rowbotham
Simon Walden
John Latham
Darren Sawyer
Syess
Ian Foster
Barry Batkin
Sean Buckley
Jo Smith
Mike Matthews
David Smith
Andrew James
Andy Murdoch
Dennis Kilby
David Ballard
Colin Wilson
Chris Abraham
Kai Nicholls
Gerry Gordon
John Lockett
John Black
Al Davison
Tim Richards
Len Gifford
Paul Hill
Russell Morgan
Jack Purvis
Craig White
Esinem
Mark Varley
Helen Appleton
Michelle Webb
Leila Mauro
Issidora
Lesley
Zanna
Wingless Angel
Boykitten
Ella
Pinky G
Ria Beskin
Kelly
Jenni
Fuzen
OneSolo
Andy Roads
 
     
   
 
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