Abstract?
At first glance, it seems like time and the elements have turned this composition into an abstract artwork with beautiful three-dimensional effects. A striking abstract piece in its own right—that’s how I photographed it. But when I looked longer, I started seeing other things. At the bottom, you can just make out a few monkeys, […]
Snapshot
Only chance could come up with this, I think. One artist after another adds something, and as a result, something emerges that no one could have consciously planned. That spontaneity makes it very special to me, because it’s unique—not thought out, but born naturally. A snapshot is a quick photo of a unique and spontaneous […]
Lucha Libre
Lucha Libre means “free wrestling.” It’s incredibly popular in Mexico and completely staged. Men and women wearing shiny, elaborate masks battle it out in the ring, but not for real. It’s a highly choreographed performance with a storyline that develops over time. In the center of this photo, you can see one of these wrestlers […]
Eat, sleep, rave, repeat
Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat is a song by the band Fatboy Slim, known for their quirky dance music. Raving means partying to house music. On the sticker with the horse, they’ve turned it into “Ride, Eat, Sleep, Repeat.” This could innocently refer to horse riding, but it might also hint at “riding a white horse,” […]
Día de Muertos
It’s a cheerful image with a dark undertone—there are eight skulls visible, and the face of a man who looks startled. In Mexico, on All Souls’ Day, they celebrate Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead. It’s believed that the souls of children return to earth on November 1st, and those of adults on […]