Photographer - Chris Jordan

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 10/29/07 at 4:00pm

I don't know how many of you are familiar with his work, but it's an intriguing and rather thought-provoking commentary on the mass consumption practice of today's society.

Here is an example:



It’s two million plastic beverage bottles, the number used in the US every five minutes.

Detail:


Closer still:


http://www.chrisjordan.com/

He's currently exhibiting in L.A., but keep in eye out and check it out if his work ever comes into your area.

[PalJoey]

Posted: 10/29/07 at 4:10pm

Is that photo created or is it of a real site?

[colleen_lee]

Posted: 10/29/07 at 4:15pm

I am fairly certain that the photos from that exhibit (Running the Numbers) are all digitally created.

[Link Larkin Wanabe]

Posted: 10/29/07 at 4:32pm

You should look up photographer Edward Burtynsky, who also uses photography to document human and industry's effect on the planet, in fascination, hauntingly beautiful images.







Akiva