Mohamed Bourouissa "Périphéries"
Yossi Milo Gallery
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Mohamed Bourouissa’s photographs from the series Périphéries are staged depictions of the tensions and issues affecting daily life for young people living in the suburbs of France. The artist orchestrates his photographs in carefully scouted locations, such as apartment building rooftops or subway stations, with specially selected models and strategically placed lighting. The imagined scenarios explore the social and economic issues of the area in which the artist grew up, while questioning stereotypes about life in the suburban territories of Paris and other cities in France.
The images combine documentary-style journalistic content with formal compositions influenced by traditional paintings, such as those by Delacroix and Gericault. Though the scenes are planned in advance, the artist allows the interplay of gazes and gestures to occur spontaneously, infusing the images with emotional friction and the threat of violence.
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from April 22, 2010 to June 19, 2010
Opening Reception on 2010-04-22 from 18:00 to 20:00