“The Lanesborough” (once a hospital closed in the 1990’s) is one of the most expensive hotels in the world, where the wealthy 1% strive to live the celebrity lifestyle. Rooms come with butlers and the hotel is a themed fantasy palace where the special few can find happiness and fulfil all their desires of a perfect weekend in London. The animals here are undressed to kill and are all very willing subjects for Knorr’s camera. They pose, fly, flaunt their jewellery and royal connections who live down Buckingham Palace Road. This work emerged out of commission for Departures (2015) and is a playful satire on how to aspire to be rich rich and happy in a very exclusive part of town: Belgravia.

The Wedding Guests, Belgravia Room, 2015

The Peers of the Realm, Entrance Hall, 2015

Hide and Seek, The Withdrawing Room, 2015

The Lady in Waiting, Royal Entrance, 2015

The Wedding Party, Belgravia Room, 2015

The Wedding Photographer, Reception Room, 2015

The Visitor, Withdrawing Room, 2015
The Lanesborough 2015
Details
Colour Pigment Prints on Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl Paper
Small Image: 60 x 76.2 cm / 24 x 30 in
Edition of 5 + 2AP
Medium Image: 80 x 100 cm / 31.5 x 39.4 in
Edition of 5 + 2AP
Large Image: 122 x 152 cm / 48 x 60 in
Edition of 5 + 2AP
Extra Large Image: 147 x 184 cm / 58 x 72.5 in
Edition of 5 + 2AP