[Palahniuk's Plague]

June, 2007

Marc BaptisteThis collection of nudes from noted photographer Baptiste is of a softer, more reflective tone than his commercial work. Enveloped in diaphanous natural light, the gamine beauties here are perched on beds, windowsills and chairs. Emit­ting gazes that are poised between doe-like innocence and ferocious come-hitherness, these women are at once seductive and for­bidding: We may admire their subtle beauty; we would be wise to approach with caution.—Matt Steigbigel