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Journey to the Center
Journey to the Center

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Cristina de Middel ofrece imágenes que incitan a la reflexión. Su ensayo fotográfico "Journey to the Center" investiga fenómenos relacionados con la ruta migratoria a través de México, tiene una atmósfera y un simbolismo inspirados en la famosa novela de Julio Verne "Viaje al centro de la Tierra".

Con un lenguaje que combina la fotografía documental con imágenes elaboradas y material de archivo, la narración adquiere múltiples capas.

La ruta migratoria a través de Centroamérica se retrata como un viaje heroico y audaz. México, escenario de esta aventura, se presenta como el país fascinante y extremo que es.

Cuenta con una exposición en Rencontres d'Arles 2024 y la imagen del cartel oficial de Arles 2024:

https://www.rencontres-arles.com/en/expositions/view/1528/cristina-de-middel

Cristina de Middel lleva años viajando con migrantes en el tren que ellos llaman "la bestia", entrevistando a sicarios, hablando durante horas con "coyotes" (contrabandistas clandestinos) y policías. Combinando sus propias fotografías con objetos encontrados en el desierto e imágenes de archivo, crea una narración de múltiples capas.

El punto de partida es Tapachula, la frontera sur de México con Guatemala, y el viaje termina en Felicity, una pequeña ciudad de California que es oficialmente el "Centro del Mundo". Este épico viaje está salpicado por los relatos de tres emigrantes que cuentan su terrible periplo con los comentarios del artista. Un epílogo del periodista mexicano Pedro Anza ilustra los problemas y las consecuencias humanas de la obsesión de Estados Unidos por cerrar sus fronteras.

Con una exposición en Rencontres d'Arles 2024. Cristina de Middel lleva años viajando con migrantes en el tren que ellos llaman "la bestia", entrevistando a sicarios, hablando con contrabandistas clandestinos y policías en la ruta migratoria méxicana, combinando sus propias fotografías con objetos encontrados en el desierto e imágenes de archivo.

Cristina de Middel develops images that encourage reflection in the viewer. Her photographic essay "Journey to the Center", which investigates phenomena related to the migration route through Mexico, has an atmosphere and symbolism inspired by Jules Verne's famous novel "Journey to the Center of the Earth".

With a language that combines straight documentary photography with constructed images and archival material, the narrative becomes multi-layered.

The migratory route through Central America is portrayed as a heroic and daring journey. Mexico, the setting for this adventure, is presented as the fascinating and extreme country that it is.

With an exhibition at Rencontres d'Arles 2024 and the image of the official Arles 2024 poster:

https://www.rencontres-arles.com/en/expositions/view/1528/cristina-de-middel

Cristina de Middel has been travelling for years with migrants on the train they call "the beast", interviewing sicarios (hired killers), talking for hours with "coyotes" (clandestine smugglers) and police officers. By combining her own photographs with objects found in the desert and archive footage, she creates a multi-layered narrative.

The starting point is Tapachula, the Southern border of Mexico with Guatemala, and the journey ends in Felicity, a small town in California that is the officially "Center of the World". This epic journey is punctuated by the accounts of three migrants recounting their terrible journey and commentary by the artist. An afterword by Mexican journalist, Pedro Anza, illuminates the issues at stake and the human consequences of the United States' obsession with closing its borders.

Exhibited at Rencontres d'Arles 2024. Cristina de Middel has been travelling for years with migrants on the train they call "the beast", interviewing sicarios (hired killers), talking with clandestine smugglers and police officers on Mexico's migration route. She combines her own photographs with objects found in the desert and archive footage.
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  • Binding Hard cover
  • Author/s de Middel, Cristina
  • ISBN13 9788410290006
  • ISBN10 8410290006
  • Pages 176
  • Published 2024
  • Language Spanish
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