For this entry, I was attracted to the work of Rafael Soldi. His photography shows many levels of intimacy as he looks back on his roots and identity. This collection is so personal to him and the interview he gave was very insightful into his past and the way he processes his vision. This series looks at intimacy through the lens of being both queer and latinx. I thought it was interesting the way he brought it together because the trope of hyper masculinity in Latin cultures is extremely prevalent. All his pieces in this series have an absence of color and come in various sizes and print qualities. The grittiness of his pieces is what attracted me to this because you can feel the emotion he is trying to evoke.
https://www.featureshoot.com/2018/09/the-realities-of-the-black-diamond-mining-communities-in-eastern-india/
This is a series of documentary photography done by Swedish photographer Sebatian Sardi. He was looking for more information regarding coal mining injuries in China, and that eventually lead him to cover India. He realized that the impact of this industry went far deeper and had affected generations of families who worked in these mines and around fires that have been burning for over 100 years. Sardi trains his eye on to the people of these hills and their living conditions. These photos are devoid of color, creating a depressed and lonely scene. The usage of such neutral colors makes the viewer pay closer attention to the content being demonstrated along with their stories.
Soldi truly does offer some very powerful imagery. I find that the most powerful art comes from artists who allow themselves to be vulnerable by revealing themselves to the public through their work. Thanks for sharing!
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