Outtake from Layonbone's "Bodega Chic" shoot x photo by Cleon Grey

Anyone who visits and reads LADYPANTS almost always comments on the photographs and the identity of their maker. Cleon Grey, I reply–but he’s incredibly humble about his work. Doesn’t even consider himself a photographer. Still a student of the medium, he belives. I’ll grab for my phone and show pictures of his other work that debunk his preconceived, almost self-effacing, ideas of his talents, while he fidgets out of embarrassment. He would never, but I would…so I do.

And today is no different. Today marks the launch of his new site, Layonbone–a world he has been working fastidiously on for months; creating, documenting, and perfecting for that trained eye. The eye that can identify and engage with art, beauty, intuition, and wit.

In fact, it’s probably a tad insulting to even call this project a “site” or a “blog”; it’s really reductive of a word, considering Cleon’s intent and message. He wants to bring back the connoisseurship we’ve all lost as a spectator or patron; a brand of knowledge and aptitude when it comes to sussing out the mediocrity from the greats. After visiting Layonbone, I think you’ll want to join this movement, and demand more from our image and tastemakers. I know I do.

Check out our shoot “Bodega Chic” and his other arresting images on Layonbone here now!