Zoo by Britta Jaschinski
Britta Jaschinski's exquisite photographs owe their inspiration to portraiture rather than documentation, creating an atmosphere rather than making a statement. The animals in these photographs have a shadowy, almost enigmatic presence that excites our curiosity and draws us in to their world. Our glimpses of them tend to be partial and fragmentary - from a furry hand gripping an iron bar to dolphins floating just below the surface of a pool. Polar bears stare from a rocky stage, a zebra stands absolutely still and silent. All animals display a melancholy dignity, commanding a sense of respect in the viewer that is tinged with unease. Jaschinski's involvement and empathy is evident throughout, but she never allows it to intrude; instead she offers us an arresting series of pictures in a hauntingly mesmerizing book.'Bewitching portraiture of zoo animals in silver and matt black' (Attitude)
'A point forcefully made through outstanding photography.' (Amateur Photographer)
'Here is a book with almost no text, but full of unease and mystery...' (The Good Book Guide)
Britta Jaschinski (b.1965) was born in Bremen and has lived and worked in England since 1990. Her body of work on animals won her instant recognition which resulted in exhibitions throughout the world, including a solo show at London's Photographers' Gallery in 1995.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780714834726 |
| ISBN 10 | 0714834726 |
| Title | Zoo |
| Author | Britta Jaschinski |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Year published | 1996-05-13 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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