'A Melancholic Wet Dream' from LA photographer Alexander Bortz is a collection of alternative takes on the classic nude. The prints will be gracing the walls of Central Studios this weekend and an opening party is going down tonight. It’s free to check out all weekend (not part of photofairs) and this evening from 6-10pm there’ll also be cocktails for purchase and artsy people to check out too (*wink*). A sneak peak of the exhibit after the jump.

*** Alexander Bortz is known for his album art, shooting the cover for A$AP Rocky’s ‘Cozy Tapes’ and Wiz Khalifa’s ‘Editorial.’ This collection is a dive into fine art (not new territory for the photographer) portraying the nude body with a kind of ‘perfect in its imperfections’ take. The first thing you notice when you see the prints are the colors; bold in neon purple, yellow, and red. They almost glow. The other thing that’s real cool is the way Bortz captures movement in his work. There are 8 prints in all and they'll be hanging at Central Studios through Sunday. The opening party tonight will run from 6-10pm at Central Studios. The artist will be there along with other artsy people. Peddlers Gin will be making drinks for purchase, they'll also have beer, cider, and non-alcoholic but still good-Rooty Moot. Free entry.