21.04.10 by Jeff

Phyllis Galembo

Photos by Phyllis Galembo. A feast of colour.

phyllis galembo photographer photography west african masquerade

phyllis galembo photographer photography west african masquerade

phyllis galembo photographer photography west african masquerade

phyllis galembo photographer photography west african masquerade

phyllis galembo photographer photography west african masquerade

phyllis galembo photographer photography west african masquerade

phyllis galembo photographer photography west african masquerade

phyllis galembo photographer photography west african masquerade

phyllis galembo photographer photography west african masquerade













Comments
  • http://www.jeffhamada.com/ jeffhamada

    i LOVE these.

  • Zulub00i

    Incredible!!!!

  • http://rohbotsinlove.blogspot.com ene

    ^me too.
    they could be the definition of ‘life’.

  • http://www.simonrasmussen.blogspot.com SIMON

    dope

  • becky

    coooool

  • http://lightning-heart.blogspot.com Lightning Heart

    yesssss, i love these!

  • Roberto

    Would you Believe i used to assist Phyllis?
    she’s an EXCEPTIONAL human being…

    • http://www.jeffhamada.com/ jeffhamada

      wow – when and where?

  • http://www.fkorp.tumblr.com florestan

    YEAH! how freaky are these, rough in texture and patterns.
    brilliant.

  • http://twitter.com/V___V DP

    who knew there were so many noise-punk bands in west africa?

  • http://twitter.com/V___V DP
  • fraatz

    wow forcefield was really awesome

  • http://www.kowalabearhugs.com Matt K

    Times like this… words would be nice. It appears many of these are ritual dance costumes. Part wearable sculpture + part performance?

  • lapetitefaon

    I’m at an absolute loss. These are so insanely ALIVE. 5 is my favorite, I love all the colorful ones too obviously but something about the guy just covered in pieces from the earth, I’m so in love with it!

  • http://www.repertoriumfilms.com Leandro (Humanitari)

    This shows so well, that ART is simply non-exclusive in regards to geography nor race or religion, Art happens among all, and this is simply FUN FUNKY is plain WOW
    LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  • http://citiesoncliffs.tumblr.com Michelle B.

    Reminds me of Nick Cave’s soundsuits

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/marinaisabel/ Marinaisab

    SUCH great use of color.

  • http://www.kowalabearhugs.com Matt K

    Do people like the photography or the fabric? The document or the message? It sparks some interesting thoughts/comments.

    • http://www.jeffhamada.com/ jeffhamada

      that’s an interesting point – for me, i think the images have been expertly captured by a talented photographer.

      i have seen maaany totally dull photos taken at the most vibrant festivals/parades

      • http://www.kowalabearhugs.com Matt K

        I agree. When viewing Phyllis’s portfolio, a consistent approach and technique emerges. Photography and current screen based digital medium can often be perceived as ‘unreal’ or a phenomenon. The capture permits a comprehensive musing and the opportunity for interaction or personal narrative. A good curatorial choice for the graphic happy booooooom visitor.

  • http://www.julesandrebrown.com Jooooooooles

    R A D I K A L

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  • http://www.lindamontgomery.ca Linda

    Incredible work!!

  • http://www.electricslim.com electricslim

    WOW!!! amazing work

  • JCD

    i’d wear that

  • http://www.yufrukt.com yufrukt

    this is my best inspiration ever!

  • http://www.cromatiu.net/ Cromatiu

    these photos remind me of this video costumes.
    http://vimeo.com/15319072
    indeed, very cool!!!