He who created the original paradise, promised to restore what was lost - Limited Edition of 10 Photograph

A deserted tropical island. A setting which is utopian. The idea of paradise on earth is one that originates back to the Bible; the Garden of Eden before the fall of men. Paradise islands are highly desirable places. But does paradise exist ? How can we know that paradise on earth is not a fantasy, but reality ? In this series of works I photographed man made tropical islands, created just for you, made to please. Its shows nature, which when taking a closer look, is not nature at all, it’s fake. The hollow rocks, disintegrated in time, decaying, empty shells held up by plastic pipes, some about to collapse, are a symbol for a paradise lost. Paradise as utopia. The fantasy of paradise on a collision course with reality. The island no longer a place of exotic, idealistic dreams, but a more interior, darker, dystopian place. The title refers to two things; -Firstly it refers to the Bible, God who created paradise, pronounced a curse on Adam and Eve after they committed sin and He casts them out of the Garden of Eden. However, after a life living out the teachings of Christ, the kingdom of heaven is once again promised. (paradise lost- paradise regained) -The title also refers to the idea that 'paradise' is a man made concept. Paradise is often seen as a tropical deserted island where all is good and innocence prevails. Man here takes the role of "God" by creating paradisiacal landscapes, with artificial materials, which over time collapse (paradise found-paradise lost) and will most likely be restored over time.

Photography:Digital on Other

Artist Produced Limited Edition of:10

Size:27.6 W x 20.1 H x 0.4 D in

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