In this article, critic John O'Donnell examines the multi-layered compositions of some of John Charles' most iconic works. He deconstructs these photographs and identifies the complexity of meaning and interpretation which Charles has hidden under the surface.
"A Photographic Vision of 'Deep Superficiality'," by John O'Donnell (pdf)
Download"Kuma-nication" is the art of communicating complex ideas via the simplicity of teddy bears. This article by Japanese artist and gallerist Mako Kumano explains how the work of John Charles led her to coin this term.
"Kuma-nication as Artistic Intention in the Work of John Charles," by Mako Kumano (pdf)
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