Curator Statement by Daniel Cuthbert
Africa isn’t just a news story waiting to happen, scratch beneath the cliched images of starving black kids and poverty and you will see a wealth of talent and creativity. My aim this week is to show you some of the talent this continent has to offer and hopefully change some minds about perception many have about the continent. Daniel Cuthbert - weblink – is a UK born photographer based in South Africa.
Diederik’s note and question to you
Daniel contacted me stating that photography from Africa deserves more attention. He also stated that there are more aspects to the continent then generally seen in photography. I totally agree and compiled the week together with him, presenting a mix of fashion-, human interest- and conceptual photography and photojournalism. Daniel’s statement that there is real talent, underexposed talent to be found in Africa couldn’t be more true. I would like to learn more about the African photography community, please contact me at editor [at] the blacksnapper.com if you are or know a photographer based or born in Africa that could be featured here.
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Dear Paul,
You have today, touched upon a good feeling that I believe is called zest. Your artist statement and your pics radiate life at it’s best and perhaps most fulfilled. I love them and consider them to be works of art. Art in a way that is shown here on the Black Snapper for the 1st time in such outspoken manner. I feel happy today, caused by your images and words and I thank you for it! A smile on my face.
All the best to you, Margo
Paul, your work is an inspiration.
Look forward to your new work.
Margo,
you words have also touched me. I read them as fuel for perseverance, moving forward, the only direction.
Thank you for taking the time to comment.
I would also like to tell you that soon, my website http://www.paulsika.com will be revealing
something that has been in the works for months now.
I truly hope you will be there to see.
PS: I was cited (link below) alongside Arise Magazine and Fela on Broadway as one of the members of the African creative class to watch for 2010 and God willing I will give you what you deserve.
http://annansi.com/blog/2009/12/top-6-african-business-and-culture-trends-to-watch-in-2010/
Samet,
As always, supportive.
Pozyson.
Paul
Paul, that work really surprised me, didnt know you were into all that stuff. Its real deep, your passion can be felt through these words and images.Good lookin out for that man. My best wishes for whats gon be next.
Peace
this work is very interesting.
all the best for you