A L N I S S T A K L E /
Alnis Stakle is a photographer who lives in Daugavpils,
Latvia. Latvia gained its independence from the
former Soviet Union twenty years ago.
Life under the Soviet regime and under the new
capitalist society provides Stakle with a unique
perspective that cannot be captured by western
photographers. What are the positives and negatives
of both systems?
But Stakle is not a political photographer. He simply
captures scenes around him. They may include
self-portraits, a table top, an unmade bed or an
abandoned building. Although each may seem to be
an objective representations of the scene, it is also
open to interpretation.
Both Stakles black and white ans color photographs
are lush.
Stakle has gained an international reputation showing
his work throughout Europe.
Latvia. Latvia gained its independence from the
former Soviet Union twenty years ago.
Life under the Soviet regime and under the new
capitalist society provides Stakle with a unique
perspective that cannot be captured by western
photographers. What are the positives and negatives
of both systems?
But Stakle is not a political photographer. He simply
captures scenes around him. They may include
self-portraits, a table top, an unmade bed or an
abandoned building. Although each may seem to be
an objective representations of the scene, it is also
open to interpretation.
Both Stakles black and white ans color photographs
are lush.
Stakle has gained an international reputation showing
his work throughout Europe.
inde/jacobs will introduce Stakle's portfolio "Ex-Pride." These photographs, fro 2004-2008, capture the
decline of Soviet era buildings. Although simlar to Ilya Kabakov's Schoolhouse at the Chinati Foundation in
Marfa, they differ greatly. Kabakov has created a "set." Stakle captures the real decay.
These five photographs will be available in two sizes in September 2011.
decline of Soviet era buildings. Although simlar to Ilya Kabakov's Schoolhouse at the Chinati Foundation in
Marfa, they differ greatly. Kabakov has created a "set." Stakle captures the real decay.
These five photographs will be available in two sizes in September 2011.
Stakle's exquisite color photographs are exceptionally lush. One can reach out and touch the objects.
Stakle's photography has inspired inde/jacobs to take a new direction. Instead of simply showing
minimalist and reductive artwork, the gallery will exhibit photography that is as perfect as one of
Judd's aluminum boxes. That's a high standard, but Stakle meets this.
Stakle's photography has inspired inde/jacobs to take a new direction. Instead of simply showing
minimalist and reductive artwork, the gallery will exhibit photography that is as perfect as one of
Judd's aluminum boxes. That's a high standard, but Stakle meets this.