Perfectly Warped Sensibilities

One of the original visual provocateurs, Grace Jones has never shied away from a compelling - if sometimes disturbing - image. Her beautifully unique looks, avant garde sense of style and penchant for collaborating with equally forward photographers and videographers has resulted in a career that can certainly inspire present day mavericks. This 2008 video by director Nick Hooker is a strong example of her distinct style, where the creative result is more important than any sort of easily-digestible public image. In it Ms.Jones' strong silhouette is warped to hyper-human lengths, in stark black and white... a perfect complement to the sound of "Corporate Cannibal." One could argue that it's just a funhouse mirror distortion technique, but it's a modern and beautifully original visual that easily puts many present day videos to shame, 4 years after the fact. You don't need tons of costumes, phalanxes of backup dancers or hours in hair and makeup to make a video as memorable as this.