Chelsea Bryant
The music that made Francis, 2021
I am a London based photographer and drag king known as Francis LightningHeart.
Since starting my drag king career in 2016 I often look back and refer to the musical influences for inspiration. It started off with Lady Gaga and The Darkness but has grown to many more. In this project I express my fondness for the music and the artists through a reimagining of their album art combining my passion for photography and drag.
There is a video introduction to Francis at the bottom of the page.
Young & Dangerous, original album cover by The Struts. Original photography by Anna Lee. Illustration by Joel Jensen
The Fame Monster, original album cover by Lady Gaga. Original photography by Heidi Slimane
Missing Person, original album cover by Kelsy Karter. Original photography by Sarah Paradini
I’m Not Dead, original album cover by Pink. Original photography by Andrew Macpherson, Deborah Anderson and John Heiden.
Permission To Land, original album cover by The Darkness. Original photography by Patrick Ford. Original illustration by Bruce Brand
Live At Wembley Stadium, original album cover by Queen. Original photography by Neal Preston
Electra Heart, original album cover by Marina. Original photography by Casper Balslev
No copyright infringements intended and have permission to use it.