Photos of Eastern Congo by Richard Mosse
Mosse finds inspiration for his work in art and literature, citing Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness” as an influence for his journey to Congo. “That novella is full of preposterous and enigmatic images.”
Mosse used Aerochrome, an obsolete technology, to create an alternative image of the complex social and political dynamics of the country.
In his Quick series, Mosse documents the conflicts in Congo using infra-red film, which make his images seem magical and serenely beautiful, but reality continuously lurks in the faces of refugees and the rifles brandished by purple-uniformed soldiers.
Mosse used Aerochrome, an obsolete technology, to create an alternative image of the complex social and political dynamics of the country.
In his Quick series, Mosse documents the conflicts in Congo using infra-red film, which make his images seem magical and serenely beautiful, but reality continuously lurks in the faces of refugees and the rifles brandished by purple-uniformed soldiers.
