Dust To Dawn
12/09/2018
PHILIP VOLKERS – DUST TO DAWN
A PHOTOGRAPHIC ADVENTURE AT BURNING MAN MAKES IT’S WAY TO ASIA
Few people are fortunate enough to experience a decade of Burning Man, one of the most extraordinary human gatherings in the world, but as official photographer, Philip Volkers has captured the many raw and spiritual moments from the festival over the past ten years.
In Dust to Dawn, we join him on his photographic adventures in this visual playground. Epic vistas and
stunning natural light contrast playfully with dystopian installations. Philip’s beguiling portraits of unearthly characters toy with readers’ preconceptions, while his landscapes honour the festival’s remarkable natural setting.
Volkers’ passion is the documentation of spiritual, hedonistic gatherings, and exploring the meaning behind them.
“I have always had a fascination with human gatherings and what first attracted me to Burning Man was that it is one of the only places on Earth that transgresses commodification; a place where people from across the globe are stripped of social crutches such as mobile phones and gather to push themselves to the limits of survival and expression.
Burning Man is a completely unique opportunity to see amazing art combined with cutting edge technology. Dust to Dawn celebrates iconic Burning Man artists and designers such as Alex Wreckage and his ‘Lost Tea Party’ and Marco Cochrane.
Having been part of Burning man for 10 years, I have seen it evolve into the global phenomenon that it is today but at its core the fundamentals of what Burning Man stands for remain the same, and ‘Dust to Dawn’ and the exhibition is my way of celebrating Burning Man.
EXHIBITION 5-11 December Hive Spring Wong Chuk Hang
Limited edition prints will be available for sale at the exhibition as well as signed copies of the book.
Stay tuned for more info on a very special event in Hong Kong on the 6th of December 2018.
