Here is the biography of Dean Karr:
Dean Karr is a true original, a man to watch, and a master of his craft. He has gained international recognition for his signature style, often copied but never duplicated. His work interprets and defines our time.
As a music video, commercial, and documentary director, Karr has worked with a wide range of artists, including Stevie Nicks, Marilyn Manson, the Dave Matthews Band, N.W.A., Willie Nelson, Queens of the Stone Age, Iron Maiden, Damian Marley, Godsmack, Tommy Lee, Ozzy Osbourne, Korn, Cypress Hill, Dr. Dre, Slayer, and Slipknot. His music videos have won numerous awards and have been nominated for major MTV, Billboard, and MVPA Video Awards.
Karr's TV commercial projects combine bold imagery with strong product recognition, and include work for clients such as Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream, Universal Studios, Mazda Automotive, Woolrich, Mortal Kombat, and Coke.
As a photographer, Karr's work has been exhibited at prestigious galleries, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Merry Karnowsky Gallery. His album and print work includes artists such as Tool, A Perfect Circle, Marilyn Manson, Match Box 20, Lenny Kravitz, Busta Rhymes, Chris Rock, and Pantera. His institutional print campaigns include Universal Studios, HBO, Tommy Hilfiger, and the National Ad Council.
Born in Seattle, Washington, Karr received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Washington State University. He began his photographic career in the early days of the Seattle rock scene and later moved to Los Angeles to attend the Art Centre School of Design in Pasadena. It was in Los Angeles that he discovered his passion for capturing the unique and malformed characters he encountered in the city.
Karr's early work in music videos led to his being asked to direct Marilyn Manson's "Sweet Dreams," which propelled both Manson and Karr into the forefront of the visual rock world. He has since worked with a wide range of artists and has developed a sense of adventure in seeking out unique settings for his projects, taking him to locations such as the Amazon Rain Forests and the chilled waters of South Australia to film the Great White Shark.
