Peter Frank

It was all about the energy, the light and the great people: When visiting Cape Town in 1999 during a photo shoot, Peter Franks enthusiasm for South Africa emerged. Frank, by this time known as a successful commercial photographer in Europe, continued visiting the previously unknown country - and has kept doing so for the past fourteen years.
For "Little Superheroes", his first series of pictures taken in South Africa, he played with the ancient human desire to cover ones self behind a mask. In an homage to the comic universe and a reconnection to old african rituals, children from the surroundings of Cape Town brought Spiderman, the Power Rangers and other supernatural fantasy figures to life.The spontaneous pictures depict a blithe symbiosis of landscape, the childrens poise and the very unique expression of the masks themselves.
Franks most recent work shows traditional healers in South Africa - SANGOMAS- around Cape Town and Kwazulu Natal.He captures their inspiring, profound attitude in strong peaceful images, focussing on their strong expression and fundamental energy.The pictures combine the private moments within a mystic aura, created through the selective use of lights and a long exposure time. Focussing on the spiri...

Peter discovered his talent for pictures and composition and nurtured it by studying photography at the University of Bielefeld. After finishing his studies, he started working as a professional freelance photographer for international advertising agencies – never loosing touch with the artistic roots of his career. During his work for international clients, he started thinking about a possibility to challenge his artistic ambitions and his eye for art photography.

The "Little Superheroes" group exhibition 2012 in the Back-Raum/Con-Sum, Duesseldorf.
2011,12. Dec. "Sangomas" and "Little Superheroes" in Cape Town at the Youngblood Gallery.
4/2013 Solo Exhibition "Sangomas"at the "Museum der Voelker"/Schwaz/Austria
http://www.museumdervoelker.com/#!AUF-DER-SPUR-TRADITIONELLER-HEILERINNEN-SÜDAFRIKAS-FOTOGRAFIEN-VON-PETER-FRANK/cd23/690969CC-EC9B-4765-8A72-459EB563AA2C
2/2014 Solo Exhibition Sangomas at the HMSG Museum St.Gallen/Switzerland
http://www.hmsg.ch/a_Sangomas2014.asp