This 32-page booklet contains socioculturally provocative images centered around the theme of religion. Multiple images reflect religious symbols, such as crosses, depictions of Jesus, and rosaries. Some images display individuals marching across streets bearing these symbols; others represent a sole individual showing respect for these holy symbols. The mood of these images varies from anger to sadness to peace, representing the different influences religion can have on human lives. Regardless of mood, this collection of black and white images provokes the reader to reevaluate religion’s role in society.
Roger Ballen is one of the most original image makers of the twenty-first century. Asylum of the Birds showcases his iconic photographs, which were all taken entirely within the confines of a house in a Johannesburg suburb, the location of which remains a tightly guarded secret. The inhabitants of the house, both people and animals, and most notably the ever-present birds, are the cast who perform within a sculptural and decorated theatrical interior that the author creates and orchestrates.
The resulting images are compelling and dynamic, existing somewhere between still life and portrait. They are richly layered with graffiti, drawings, animals, and found objects. In a world where photographers seek to avoid definition, Roger Ballen is a true original who not only defies genres, but has defined his own artistic space as well. 90 duotone illustrations
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This 32-page booklet contains socioculturally provocative images centered around the theme of religion. Multiple images reflect religious symbols, such as crosses, depictions of Jesus, and rosaries. Some images display individuals marching across streets bearing these symbols; others represent a sole individual showing respect for these holy symbols. The mood of these images varies from anger to sadness to peace, representing the different influences religion can have on human lives. Regardless of mood, this collection of black and white images provokes the reader to reevaluate religion’s role in society.
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Roger Ballen is one of the most original image makers of the twenty-first century. Asylum of the Birds showcases his iconic photographs, which were all taken entirely within the confines of a house in a Johannesburg suburb, the location of which remains a tightly guarded secret. The inhabitants of the house, both people and animals, and most notably the ever-present birds, are the cast who perform within a sculptural and decorated theatrical interior that the author creates and orchestrates.
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