The human skeleton is a powerful visual symbol. It’s come to represent the “remains”, what’s left after life has ended, after the flesh and mind cease to function. In my photographs, I use the human skeleton as the formal visual element, the subject of the image. In this manner, the skeleton is both the protagonist and antagonist (the Buddhist notion about, “the duality of man” seems apt).

For each photograph I disassemble the modular system of the skeleton and reconfigure the elements to form a new image. These images are man made. Images of aggression, images that cause suffering, devastation and conflict. I intend the images to plant the notion of restraint and charity in an effort to promote peace and tolerance.

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http://francoisrobertphotography.com

Awards:
Iinternational Photography Awards 2009 – Fine Art Category winner
2009 Lucie awards – Nominee for photographer of the year
Creative Quarterly No. 17 – Best in Show
Center 2010 – Editor’s choice honorable mention
APA 2010 Merit Award – Personal, Fine Art catergory

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