The “Neurosis” collection is part of the ongoing art project “Who’s That Nude In The Living Room?” initiated by Franco-Israeli artist and photographer Idan Wizen. Staying true to the core principles of the project, “Neurosis” features models who have never posed before, either clothed or nude. Open to everyone over the age of 18, the collection does not involve casting, ensuring a diverse and authentic representation of humanity in its rawest form.

Each photo session in the “Neurosis” collection retains only one image per model, without any retouching, providing an honest and natural portrayal of each individual. These authentic photographs are intended to become large-format works of art, up to 80 x 120 cm, exhibited in galleries and cherished in private collections. They highlight universal beauty beyond contemporary aesthetic and socio-cultural standards.

What sets the “Neurosis” series apart is its purple background, creating a striking contrast between the energy released by the model and this color, traditionally associated with death or the clergy. This choice of color symbolizes an outlet for societal constraints and inhibitions, reminiscent of the work done during the “Perseverance” series.

Through “Neurosis,” Idan Wizen continues to explore and celebrate human diversity, capturing moments of vulnerability and strength in their purest form. This collection invites us to reflect deeply on our perceptions of nudity and authenticity, redefining norms and offering a bold and provocative artistic vision.

From the inception of the “Who’s That Nude in the Living Room?” project in 2009, Idan Wizen embarked on a profound exploration of aesthetics in our society. At that time, beauty was still largely dictated by retouched and idealized images of models in magazines. However, Wizen quickly discovered that true beauty lies in the diversity of bodies: men, women, the elderly, curvaceous figures, and many other forms.

The artist also delved into the concept of modesty. He observed a society oscillating between two extremes: an omnipresence of unsolicited pornography and a resurgence of puritanism, where the body was demonized and its display considered inappropriate.

In his reflection, Wizen sought to understand what truly attracts us to an individual when stripped of all socio-cultural contexts—no name, no age, no profession. What is it that fascinates us about a person and makes us want to have them in our space, in large format, to gaze at, admire, and most importantly, tell their story?

“Genesis” is the first collection of the “Who’s That Nude in the Living Room?” project, an ambitious artistic endeavor aiming to create the largest photographic series ever made, representing humanity in its most natural state—naked and diverse. This concept of photographic art seeks to gather thousands of volunteer models of all ages and social categories to form an immense gallery of portraits of contemporary men and women. These photographs, in their multitude, originality, dynamism, and naturalness, bear witness to universal human beauty, far beyond the restrictive socio-cultural and aesthetic criteria of our time.