In The Shadow We Bloom
“In The Shadow We Bloom" explores themes of isolation and anonymity within South Korea's urban landscapes. Capturing people, animals, and objects, the series juxtaposes curated social media personas with the impersonal nature of city life. Through this lens, photographer Aram Tanis examines the tension between self-representation and the reality of contemporary urban existence.
Photography Aram Tanis
Born in one place and raised in another, the experience of standing out in a predominantly homogeneous environment shapes the exploration of themes such as “Isolation” and “Anonymity”. Through the lens, urban landscapes, people, animals, and mundane objects are captured, revealing the impersonal nature of contemporary urban surroundings and the detachment felt by those who inhabit them.
In The Shadow We Bloom, set against the backdrop of different South Korean cities, examines the use of the urban environment as a stage, where individuals craft images of themselves for social media consumption. This ongoing phenomenon is juxtaposed with images of the city itself, blending personal narratives with broader societal observations.
This exploration challenges the curated reality often presented on social media, offering a perspective that combines the personal with the universal, and in doing so, contrasts sharply with the polished images typically seen online.
“Examines the use of the urban environment as a stage, where individuals craft images of themselves for social media consumption.”
About Aram
Aram Tanis is born in Seoul, South-Korea and works in Amsterdam.
In Aram Tanis' work he describes and researches people and societies on the basis of the cities they build and inhabit. In his work, urban landscapes, people, animals and objects are symbols of what happens in our world and how we adapt to the changes. 'Isolation' and 'anonymity' are important themes within Tanis' work, but also make people aware of certain things they often overlook.
Tanis exhibited all around the world including at Kunstverein für Rheinlande und Westfalen (Düsseldorf / DE), Siemens Sanat (Istanbul / TR), Frontviews (Berlin / DE), Gallery Korea (New York / USA), Ginza Graphic Gallery (Tokyo / JP), Witte de With (Rotterdam / NL), Misulsegye Gallery (Seoul / KR) and Frankfurter Kunstverein (Frankfurt / DE).
Besides exhibiting his work Aram Tanis also curates shows, creates photo books and works in assignment.
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