As I sat at home recovering from a cold, it seemed like a whirlwind of photography events was happening all around. It feels as though everything always gets packed into the first three months of the new season.
I had really wanted to attend Paris Photo, but it just became too much—and then I fell ill. In hindsight, it’s probably a good thing I didn’t go. My work was still there, though. One of my new images from my project In Search of Nijinsky was curated by Slavica Veselinovic for the group exhibition Corporeality by Art Icon, held at the Bastille Design Center, right in the heart of Paris.
My book, Where the Spirit Meets the Bone, was showcased on the Self Publishers United table during Polycopies. For those who aren't familiar, Polycopies is a paradise for photobook lovers. It takes place every year on a large multi-level boat anchored in the middle of the Seine, drawing together the entire photobook publishing world, photographers, and enthusiasts alike.
A delightful surprise was that Temps Mort, a collaborative publication from the Masterclass in Greece, had also been completed. Edited by Raymond Meeks, this book was also on display at Polycopies.
In addition to my work in Paris, one of my images are being exhibited at the Head On Photo Festival in Sydney, which runs until December 1st. It feels surreal to think that my work is currently hanging on the other side of the world.
From November 22st to 24th, there’s another photobook festival in Amersfoort, where I’ll be interviewed by poet and writer Twan Vet about my book on the 24th. Something that always makes me feel very nervous, but that I believe I must do anyway. The festival features a series of interviews with creators and book tables showcasing the latest in photobooks.
Amidst the busyness of the past few months, I’m continuing to work on my project, In Search of Nijinsky, which I ultimately want to publish as a book. I'm researching Nijinsky's life, focusing especially on the period from his institutionalization until his death. I’m exploring parallels and investigating how dance may have played a role—or could have played a role—during that time. The project combines archival material with new images. For me, a book is the perfect medium for telling photographic stories.
