As a seasoned gamer who’s journeyed through countless virtual worlds, I must say, Pieter Hugo’s ‘Californian Wildflowers‘ series has been a breath of fresh air. Having traversed the digital landscapes of games like GTA V and The Sims, where every character is a mere pixel, this series offers a stark contrast – a glimpse into the vibrant, diverse lives of real people in the Tenderloin, San Francisco.
Pieter Hugo, a South African photographer, created his ‘Californian Wildflowers’ series to highlight the vivid and multifaceted lives within San Francisco’s Tenderloin district during his 2014 residency at the Headlands Center for the Arts. Inspired by his wife’s comparison of the Tenderloin to Cape Town, Hugo delved into this diverse neighborhood, meeting individuals from different walks of life such as those impacted by the 2008 financial crisis, war veterans, and people dealing with mental health issues. Despite these difficulties, Hugo discovered a sense of unity and lively spirit in his subjects’ poses and actions.
‘The exhibition titled “Californian Wildflowers” will be displayed at Jonathan Carver Moore Gallery in San Francisco, California from September 10 to November 9. This exhibit will also include a coffee table book. The series showcases the natural beauty and common humanity of the Tenderloin district’s inhabitants, irrespective of their situations.’
1976 saw the birth of Pieter Hugo in Johannesburg. Currently, he calls Cape Town home. His solo exhibitions have graced prominent institutions like Museu Coleção Berardo, Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg, Hague Museum of Photography, Musée de l’Elysée, Ludwig Museum, Fotografiska, MAXXI, and Institute of Modern Art Brisbane. Additionally, Hugo has been included in group shows at esteemed venues such as the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul, Barbican Art Gallery, Tate Modern, Folkwang Museum, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian, and the São Paulo Biennale.
Follow Pieter Hugo on Instagram for the latest updates on his work.
Jonathan Carver Moore
966 Market St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
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2024-08-05 18:56