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21 Jan 2020

Never quite there

  This body of work explores a series of thoughts and real-life situations I go through on a daily basis. While going through these photographs, I hope the viewer experiences my emotions. I don’t value your money; I value your acceptance and loyalty. Here is my pain and thoughts put in photographs. I put my all into this, and hope that it will help cure or at least numb your depression. This body of work explores themes such as emotional […]

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depression / exsistential / Koketso Tube / landscapes / mental illness / Never quite there
20 Jan 2020

Walls

    People surround us. We pass each day. Seemingly disconnected. Within walls. Tall walls. Like the buildings surround us.

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architecture / city / James Puttick / Walls
20 Jan 2020

Cathedrals of Consumerism

The rise of consumerism as the dominant paradigm of social and economic order in modern times has seen society become increasingly focused on purchasing products as a means to create a sense of self and find fulfilment – a form of ‘retail’ therapy. The reliance on chronic consumption to fulfil these deep human needs has seen consumerism likened to a new religion, with shopping malls the places of worship. Sociologist George Ritzer coined the term ‘cathedrals of consumption’ to describe […]

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Cathedrals of consumerism / consumerism / consumption / James Puttick / Johannesburg / materialism / religion / retail / shopping malls / urban
20 Jan 2020

DISTALIKI (STALL)

Distaliki is the African name for the informal stalls put up by vendors at any street corner or open spaces. The term is widely used in Setswana and in Sesotho, and it refers to familiar spaces within communities in townships and villages. This project explores the relation between these structures and their surrounding environment. They are found and mostly built in unoccupied spaces. Within their confines, fruit, vegetables and all kind of merchandise is exchanged against money. The distalikis become […]

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architecture / Distaliki / Gopolang Thage / informal stalls / land / land possession / location / stalls / street vendors / township / vendors / village
20 Jan 2020

Out of work

  Out of work is a photographic series reflecting on phases I experienced living with my partner. While I am a full-time student, she is a full-time employee. The roles and responsibilities in our household have shifted drastically. Change has never been easy anyhow; such situations can be strenuous because it’s a new life experience and I have to figure out how to keep our relationship healthy, protect our hearts and save our souls. Being a traditional man, I have […]

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gender / gender roles / gender stereotypes / home / household / Malusi Madyaka / masculinity / men / Out of work / stereotypes / urban spaces