Colours of Pride
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In his photographic work spanning a decade, Mladen Peric creates a vibrating celebration of life, an eternal carnival documenting Gay Pride. Against the urban and coastal locations of
This is Peric’s own wonderland. He has placed himself in the rôle of journeyman and on his odyssey he encounters a string of mythical creatures who allow him into their celebration, their Pride …
From the Introduction, by Mark Anderson, page 7
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The Colours of Pride book is a unique photographic documentary portrayal of Editors, critics and numerous members of the public have all endorsed the ‘feel-good’ quality of these images, maintaining equally that they are sexy, stylish, humorous, expressive and poignant. “Few can look at Peric’s photographs without smiling or being ambushed by a warm, life-affirming feeling. His images unequivocally declare that it is a good, healthy and joyful thing to be proud of your sexuality. On another level, the book is an important historical document for future generations wanting to trace the development of the LGBT movement. Diversity is cool, caring is cool, tolerance is cool, Colours of Pride is really cool. Buy the book; see the exhibition – you will not be disappointed.” Amanda Elliot, Managing Editor, Positive Nation “If there’s one thing Pride is, it’s colourful, particularly when viewed through the Eastern European prism of Mladen Peric’s camera. The pictures are remarkably fresh, crisp and fun, and capture the euphoric rush of clattering through town in nine-inch platform heels in the company of assorted drag queens, drag kings and leather Marys. Underneath these life-affirming and familiar images lies the defiant true message that this has always been about a stylish fight for survival and the need to be recognized and accepted on our own terms.” Joseph Galliano, Books Editor, Gay Times For more information, please visit the web site: www.coloursofpride.co.uk
About the Author
Mladen Peric has been commissioned to work in fashion, advertising, music, and art in health projects. His work has been published in a variety of books, magazines and newspapers and has been exhibited by some well-known national galleries and institutions, such as: The Royal College of Arts, The Royal Festival Hall, City Hall (
Graduating with a BA(Honours) in Photography and Multimedia from the University of Westminster (London), and previously studying Philosophy and Literature at the University of Sarajevo, Mladen is now involved in carrying out his postgraduate research (MPhil/PhD) at Laban; on the subject of ‘Physical Spirituality: Rituals and Catharsis in Contemporary Dance’. His new challenge has been to call on visual and performance media and his first intention is to develop this further by working closely with the visual and performing arts.