100 SURREAL STREET PHOTOGRAPHS - B&W

IVAN MARANOV (BG)
The first striking detail is the absence of humanity and at the
same time the mark of time upon it. In this contradiction is
added up the ambiguity of the message of the human made
ad.
The contradiction remains unresolved because our attention is
immediately absorbed by the metaphor of nature (tree branch)
completing and fixing what people may have irremediably
damaged (aged hand). Did the author have the time to reflect
and compose thoroughly his symbolism?. Neither this
question needs to be answered.
The connection through a familiar sadness is immediate. It
also captures our interest for a long time, at least long enough
to admire the textures and the clear lines (stairs, building, ad
frame), peaceful but unease at the same time. This way an
unstable equilibrium is reached and conveys the full strength
of the image.
In memory of Ivan, a talented Bulgarian
street thinker and wanderer.
STREET CORE PHOTOGRAPHY 2021
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