Aerialist in Straps

Performance is an integral part of human history and a mirror to our shared humanity. Performers are part of the longest traditions in arts; figurative story-tellers using their bodies, time + space to reflect back on our most human experiences.

Working with Alisa Mae allows me to capture the body rendered in still drama and dynamism. They are a performer of exquisite skill who possesses amazing control and patience on set.

Their form speaks for itself in these photographs.

Model: Alisa Mae — New York-Based Circus Aerialist Performer.

Photographs by jason hoyt for metaesthetic

portrait of Alisa Mae - Circus Aerialist Performer
Alisa Mae Circus Aerialist Performer
from the series: Aerialist in Straps
portrait of Alisa Mae - Aerialist
Alisa Mae Circus Aerialist Performer
from the series: Aerialist in Straps
portrait of Alisa Mae - Circus Aerialist Performer
Alisa Mae Circus Aerialist Performer
from the series: Aerialist in Straps
portrait of Alisa Mae - Circus Aerialist Performer
Alisa Mae Circus Aerialist Performer
from the series: Aerialist in Straps
portrait of Alisa Mae - Circus Aerialist Performer
Alisa Mae Circus Aerialist Performer
from the series: Aerialist in Straps
portrait of Alisa Mae - Circus Aerialist Performer
Alisa Mae Circus Aerialist Performer
from the series: Aerialist in Straps
portrait of Alisa Mae - Circus Aerialist Performer
Alisa Mae Circus Aerialist Performer
from the series: Aerialist in Straps
portrait of Alisa Mae - Circus Aerialist Performer
Alisa Mae Circus Aerialist Performer
from the series: Aerialist in Straps