Mardi 05 Mai 2015 10:52:53 par Laure Chastant dans Expositions

Bernheimer Fine Art is pleased to announce the first solo exhibition by photographer Jan C. Schlegel in Switzerland. Jan C. Schlegel portrays the beauty and dignity of people he has met on his trips to Africa and Asia. The results are powerful and intimate portraits that entice, captivate and challenge the viewer. The pictures shown in this exhibition bear witness to the photographer’s special encounters with these unique people.

Since 1998 Schlegel has been tirelessly travelling to over 60 countries looking for cultural diversity beyond the "Coca- Cola and T-Shirt culture". On his travels the artist observed the rapid decline of cultural traditions, and an increasing change to the way of life within tribes due to globalisation. These inexorable changes inspired Schlegel to capture his impressions, immortalise these people and preserve traditions in his portraits. Thus he not only creates artistic photographs, but also preserves unique pieces of art in the people themselves. None of people photographed wear special make-up or were asked to dress up before the photographs were taken. Nothing is staged and nothing is faked. They were all captured in their own familiar environments. The only stylistic device Schlegel uses is a simple grey background to emphasise their timeless dignity and focus the attention on the person.

© Jan C. Schlegel
Rendille Tribe, Kenia 2011



© Jan C. Schlegel
Biwa (44) with Crocodile, Karo Tribe, Ethiopia 2010