Yesterday, actually it was earlier tonight, I went to a gallery opening, I was hoping the website had the pertinent details, because I didn't take any notes, but there is no website. However, an Israeli photographer did a sort of photo essay on an average Israeli sodlier who lost his legs in combat. The photographer followed him from his injury to rebilitaiton and beyond. I would guess that after such an experience you would become cynical and question why you did what you did, however, I can see how one could also become more commited to the cause that he or she was fighting for. In this case, the person in question felt as though he had made a sacrifice to his country's survival-and from what I could gather from the quotes that accompanied the pictures, this was the case. The pictures were very thought provoking and emotional.
This was one of my favorite pictures. The legless man sees the army march at leg level. The perspective is appropriate. It was a fascinating production, I would have liked to have learned more about his subject-why him? A friend?
this is really cool. i will have to try and check this out.
thanks.
Posted by: gaiacat | April 28, 2004 at 10:06 AM
his subject, a muslin druus in the israeli army.
Posted by: jacob noel christensen | May 04, 2004 at 05:40 PM