“I’ve known these guys for about 7 or 8 years," said Ballen. The band's music is characterised by its Zef references (Zef being SouthĚfrican slang for modern and trashy, with lots of knowingly discarded cultural references). He has just directed a music video for Cape Town hip hop trio, Die Antwoord. Ballen’s dark and disturbing black and white photographs walk the line between documentary photography and fine art, offering both challenging social commentary and dream-like surrealism. If you have ever wondered what acclaimed photographer Roger Ballen’s images would look like if they came to life, wonder no more.
#Craig subler series#
Roger Ballen's Die Antwoord series will exhibit at Stills Gallery 4 September - 5 October 2013.
"I Fink You Freeky" has attracted more than 30 million views on YouTube, introducing a much larger audience to Ballen's inimitable style a complex juxtaposition of people, animals, objects and drawings. 'Lines, Marks, and Drawings: Through the Lens of Roger Ballen' traces the artist's use of line and drawing in his photographs over the past four decades, ranging from twisted coat hangers, electrical cords and wall stains, to graffiti-like drawings.ĝeveloped by guest curator and artist Craig Allen Subler, 'Lines, Marks, andĝrawings' offers a fresh perspective on Ballen's body of work.īallen's recent music video collaboration with South African rap-rave groupĝie Antwoord for the song "I Fink You Freeky" has taken him in new directions, featuring glyph-like images. Roger Ballen is the focus of an exhibition opening in June at The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art.
The Smithsonian's National Museum of African Art, Washington DC, USA 'LINES, MARKS, AND DRAWINGS: THROUGH THE LENS OF ROGER BALLEN'
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