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Ricky Dávila. ‘Ibérica’

Palabras de Antonio Soler a Ricky Dávila:

“Los pones contra la pared para un fusilamiento, aprietas un botón o un gatillo y te llevas una parte de esa gente, una parte que ni siquiera ellos mismos están seguros de conocer. Les robas el plano secreto de su alma para que cuando se miren en el retrato se vean distintos y simulen no reconocer a ese extraño que toda su vida los ha habitado casi en secreto. Adivinas los campos por los que han llegado hasta aquí en el trazado del mapa, en los ríos que les bajan por la cara en los campos que siempre dejaron sin sembrar. Disparo a disparo, vas completando el círculo del territorio. A partir de ahora, cuando estés lejos, y mires en los mapas del mundo el nombre de ese lugar en esta tierra, sabrás quiénes son sus habitantes, esa gente que también te habita a ti, y que tú, Ricky Dávila, un día te llevaste en negativo de un laberinto a otro”.

simon hoegsberg

I enjoy following the work of photographer by Simon Hoegsberg. His projects are so unique and inspirational. His observational photography captures thoughts and random moments from passersby. He describes photography as “a way to react to and understand the reality I experience”. If you have a bit of free time, take a moment to look through some of his projects. Enjoy!

Yosigo


Since I’ve moved to Spain I’ve been following the work of Spanish photographer Jose Javier Serrano – yosigo. There’s something about his work that captivates me. He creates beauty with emptiness. His work is inviting, mesmerizing even…..it lures you in. He’s a master of subtly and minimalism. His beach shots are breathtaking. His work is definitely worth a look. As well as his website he also has a flickr stream. I’m looking forward to reading his blog and finding out what inspires him.

Life with Maggie

"life with maggie" by Ofer Wolberger
“Life with Maggie” is a current project of New York photographer Ofer Wolberger.

Maggie is a fictional character portrayed by Ofer’s wife Billie Martineau. She travels as a tourist around the modern day world but looks a out of place, as though she is trying to understand how and where she fits in. She records her journey by collecting memorable holiday snaps. In a way the use of photography is forming her identity echoing the way people are creating online identities via social network sites.

Ofer describes, “one of the main ideas behind the project is to see the world through someone else’s eyes and to learn about that person by what is surrounding her. The mask isn’t something Maggie is wearing, it’s what makes her who she is.

Ofer was awarded Humble Arts Foundation’s Grant for Emerging Photographers in 2008. You can follow his blog is – horsesthink.com and he is participating in group show called C O L O U R at Michael Hoppen Gallery, London.