The image depicts a group of young individuals, perhaps a few friends, posing together in an urban outdoor setting. The composition features a mix of colors, with the red and blue clothing of the subjects standing out against the greenery of the background. The overall scene conveys a sense of carefree youth and casual social interaction. The style and technique seem to capture a spontaneous moment, perhaps reflecting the casual, candid nature of the snapshot. Without being able to identify the individuals, the image suggests a playful, youthful spirit and a slice of daily life in an urban environment. ...
Mohamed Bourouissa’s practice traces and presents the complexity of socio-economic issues through his distinct creative vision. Often spending long periods of time in social groups or communities that he is inspired by, Bourouissa creates films that transcend the distinction between documentary and fiction. For his acclaimed work Horse Day (2014–15), the artist moved to a run-down area in Philadelphia, USA, to make, what he calls, his alternative to a cowboy movie, but eventually filming the life of local communities instead. Through film, rap, sound and photography, among other means of expression, the French-Algerian artist poses challenges to the simplicity with which mainstream and mass media portrays peripheries of societies. Bourouissa’s work is a poetic exploration of the complexity of life, striving to provide agency for those marginalised and excluded. ...
