Hobin describes his series as:
“The quizzical disposition of youth and the pervasive nature of the media are symbolically represented in my images through tableau-vivant re-enactments of the very current events that adults might wish to keep out of their child’s world. Just as children make a game of pretending to be adults as a way to prepare and ultimately take on these roles in later life, so too do they explore things that they hear or see, whether or not they completely understand the magnitude of the event or the implications of their play.”
More information at www.jhobin.com
TAGS: CULTURE, In The Play Room, Jonathan Hobin, Jonathan Hobin photography, kids, media, PHOTOGRAPHY
WHAT DO YOU GUYS THINK?
- http://skippinggirldesign.com.au
How kids are reacting to the media?! A lot of studies show that children are overcome by major current events and headlines of our time. In this ‘In The Playroom’ series by Canadian photographer Jonathan Hobin, utilizing only kids props, created a metaphor for the impossibility of a protective space safe from the reach of modern media.
Events such as 9/11, hurricane Katrina, the north Korean missiles, Princess Diana’s death and the Jonbenét Ramsey trials are represented here in a very disturbing way.
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beautiful work! posters for posterity!2
I like it. And it grabbed your attention esp. if you posted a comment below. whether you love it or hate I don't see anything where it promotes violence or degrading women.. what i see is government taking away the rights of a citizen n the rights away from people. Failure to follow instructions will land us in prison like the model. Now if steven photographed the same concept with average shmucks would we pay much attention to it? i dont think so. it'd be just another political journalistic photograph.3
i agree4
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Perfect inspiration for our soon to be flat : )6
This list is one of the best of restaurants around England.7
... Tilda is like kristen mcmenamy - magic in everything8
the tilda shoot is magic.9
Boring10
LOL this is such a frumpy campaign. Raquel Zimmermann looks so awkward dancing those bad bad moves. WWTT??? a.k.a What Were They Thinking?