BABEL

Willy Ronis

Mark Borthwick, 1998.

From the book “Synthetic voices”, 1998.

“Synthetic Voices is a ground-breaking collection from the renowned alternative photographer Mark Borthwick – whose work represents a cross-pollination between contemporary fashion, design, art, advertising, and pop culture styles. The book, which began as a diary, was later edited and re-configured by the artist to achieve the look of assemblage. Snapshots are juxtaposed with drawings and writings in a scrapbook style, the images spilling into one another, recombining in intriguing ways. Borthwick has been one of the key figures in opening up fashion photography to new influences, and his work here is given enough space to freely develop.

Who enjoys the work Mark Borthwick does for ‘Purple’ magazine and has followed his photography with passion, will certainly love this wonderful book. He is an amazing photographer and writer, without a doubt. Always conceptual, always romantic, always raw.”

T. Herbert Jones

Mahommedan Meditation