Dmitry Markov & Agnes B.
Agnes B
Featuring Dmitry Markov
Blazing Editions had the honor of producing Dmitry Markov;’s work for His show #Draft #Russia at the Agnes B. Galerie Boutique in New York, NY. Markov’s work views the under-represented populations in Russia as his subjects. Photography came late in his life but since he became a photographer, a daily photographer, a landmark in all his life’s “ups and downs.” Consciously he is a man using photography – to witness for sure, but also for himself. He is honest enough to share with us his contradictions and weaknesses. He stares at the world, trying to find his own place and the strength of his images he succeeds to takes us on board with his story. The people he takes picture of, instantly become part of his own story, family. He looks at them as he looks at himself, with no condescension and no moral judgement. He is documenting his life as a son of his time and sharing on Instagram all his pictures taken with his iPhone. Only can a lonely man, with his fascinating day-by-day pictures posted on Instagram, create such a long-term self portrait, searching for himself through the presence of the others.
Dmitry’s work consists of multiple square pieces ranging from 12x12 to 20x20 on our Dye Sublimated Aluminum. The prints are mounted on our Black Sintra with the Aluminum Float Backing.
“They are not just ‘social photographs’ as many people see them, they are my personal encounters and scenes. Every added picture is another chapter in my own history. And when I get asked why I go after ‘life’s unpleasant side’ and I reply, ‘because I am part of it.” – Dmitry Markov, 2017
#Draft #Russia is running from April 6- June 4, 2019
Opening Saturday April 6th
5-7 PM
Located at the Angie B. Galerie Boutique
50 Howard Street
New York, NY 10013
