Publisher Note
Squirrels, tits, slugs, field mice, ants, sparrows: these are some of the small animals that become the protagonists of Lia Darjes’ mysterious tale. Far from frightening, they captivate and charm with their furtive spirit.
In a style reminiscent of the Dutch masters who inspire her, Lia Darjes captures the secret life of these timid creatures. Placing the leftovers of a meal in her or her friend’s garden, she entrusts the ensuing spectacle to her camera, which she leaves outside for hours or days at a time, its shots triggered by movement. This encounter between staged and chance creates a documentary study of these fellow beings with whom we live side by side, and yet so separately from.
Plates I-XXXI is a silent, colourful series that lifts the veil to reveal that unexpected visitors and magical parallel worlds are closer than we think.
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| Release Place | Marseille, France |
| Edition | 1st edition |
| Release Date | 2024 |
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ISBN-13:
979-10-96383-42-9
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| Subform | Photobook |
| Topics | Small Animals |
| Methods | Photography |
| Language | French, English |
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| Format | hardcover clothbound |
| Dimensions | 26.0 × 20.5 cm |
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| Pages | 64 |
