whiter than sky: white

whiter than sky: white, 2015
Photography
COUNTRY OF PRODUCTION: Austria
Edition: 5+1 (Artist Reservation)

Vintage photographs taken in various Chinese provinces during Mao’s Communist reign from 50s -70s of the 20th century.

In digitally removing everything but the background skies in the photographs, Qu leaves it to the bare silhouettes to suggest the photographs subject:
His late grandfather, whose absence can be deeply felt, as his recurring ghostly outlines shine out amongst the greys.

(photo credit: Philippe Gerlach)

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