Amy Lyne

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Location: New York

Nationality: English

Biography: After attending La Sorbonne in Paris and Bogazici University in Istanbul, Amy Lyne received her BFA in Photography from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, as well as her BA in Art History and French Literature. Lyne’s... MORE

I had just finished photographing Gina Pazcoguin, New York City Ballet's principal dancer, rehearse for a performance when I asked her to improvise something. More important than any perfect dance pose,Â I wanted to capture the raw energy and passion that animated Gina's limbs...

Butterfly Black was shot in a dance studio at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Still Photography by Amy Lyne; Music byÂ Gaby Kerpel; Edited by Amy Lyne; 2 min., 42 sec.

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Butterfly Black

Copyright Amy Lyne 2024

Updated Jan 2017

Location New York City, NY

Topics Abstract, Arts, Black and White, Conceptual, Culture, Dance, Emotion, Energy, Fine Art, Multimedia, New York City Ballet, Photography, Texture, Theater

I had just finished photographing Gina Pazcoguin, New York City Ballet's principal dancer, rehearse for a performance when I asked her to improvise something. More important than any perfect dance pose, I wanted to capture the raw energy and passion that animated Gina's limbs.

Butterfly Black was shot in a dance studio at Lincoln Center in New York City.

Still Photography by Amy Lyne; Music by Gaby Kerpel; Edited by Amy Lyne; 2 min., 42 sec.

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