Eric Swayne
(1932-2007), PhotographerArtist of 6 portraits
Swayne began his photographic career in his late twenties, encouraged by his friendships with David Bailey and Brian Duffy. He later starred opposite Chrissie Shrimpton in Bailey's film G.G. Passion (1966) after Mick Jagger withdrew from the role.
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Penny
21 February 2016, 12:24
This man had a heart, I met Eric at the age of 13 . At 16 1998 we made a friendship that would last a lifetime. He was like a farther /friend to me. He did not just leave a box of photos for his kids , he left a folder in his dark room with my name on the side . a catalogue of photographs he had taken over the years using me as his private model . He documented my life when I was invisible to the rest of the world .
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19 April 2019, 22:59
Penny would love it if u could contact me. I remember you and would love to talk to you!