To Dream, to Collect
Landing on Earth, 2016
From the series Table Mountain
Size
48 x 33.5 cm
18.90 x 13 in
Reference
54f8d622
Year
2016
Medium
Prints , Photography , Multiples
Category
In 2005 Gary was commissioned to photograph the annual maintenance shutdown on Table Mountain – besides the brief he received from the client, his personal focus was on (wo)men working with the machinery on a grand scale in such a unique environment. Each set is a limited edition of 25.
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Gary Hirson (Johannesburg, South Africa, 1960). His journey as a photographer has brought him to shooting fashion, portraits, travel and reportage, but his passion lies in capturing “real-life” moments - focusing on social documentary and people. In 2010 he negotiated a permit to photograph the train line that runs between Cape Town and Simonstown – The Southern Line. In 2012 - Down The Line was published - which showcases commuting life on one of the oldest train lines in South Africa. In 2005 he was commissioned to photograph the annual maintenance shutdown on Table Mountain.
About the Artists
, South Africa
Gary's journey as a photographer has taken him to shooting fashion, portraits, travel and reportage, but his passion within photography lies in capturing “real-life” moments - focusing on social documentary and people. In 2010 he negotiated a permit to photograph the trainline that runs between Cape Town and Simonstown – The Southern Line. In 2012 – Down The Line was published – which showcases commuting life on one of the oldest trainlines in South Africa. In 2005 he was commissioned to photograph the annual maintenance shutdown on Table Mountain – besides the brief he received from the client, his personal focus was about (Wo)men working with the machinery on a grand scale in such a unique environment. In 2017 his book 'Changing The Lines' was published. He continues to shoot portraits and human-interest stories for clients showcasing what happens behind the scenes. As he writes, he also has had numerous travel and documentary photo-essays published in local and international magazines
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In a very competitive art industry, Axis Art Gallery is an exclusive boutique style gallery with carefully curated art pieces on the wall. Taking advantage of the digital age, however, we offer you more of the best available works from our artists, to be viewed on several online platforms. We aim to promote innovation, craftsmanship and freedom of expression...