A new site of note has been launched that offers you the opportunity to enjoy the work of Christopher Mealie. His photography is masterful, embodying the quintessence of film noir aesthetics, influenced by the originators of that style as well as more modern practitioners such as David Lynch. Weegee and Mortensen also provide their inspiration, but Mealie’s work finds a unique voice arising from such distinguished carnal progenitors.

Mealie captures glamor and tragedy as well as surreal moments of intriguing disjunction. Some images come in cinematically narrative groups, leading one to ponder their dark mysteries. You will find confidences, intimacies, and moments of terror.

Mealie has mastered both color and black and white, so his imagery ranges from the subtle to the sumptuous. The artist offers pithy texts—just enough to enhance the articulateness of his potent photographs.

A true feast for the eyes—for those who can appreciate such exquisite evocations of the nature of the human animal.

—Magus Peter H. Gilmore