Emin Mathers

The Azerbaijani photographer is exploring pollution in the Caspian Sea.

OilFish/Oilbow

Monotype, UV print

42 × 30 cm (17 × 12 in)

1 of 1 print, 1 of 1 minted NFT

2020

About Oilbow

Emin: “I have been witnessing the pollution of the Caspian Sea since my childhood. In 2016, while walking along the seaside in the early mornings, a silent voice of the sea asked me to show its pollution. We usually prefer not to see unpleasant things, and there was no earthly reason for me to protest about this fact considering the economy of my country is based on oil. From that time, we collaborated to find an aesthetic way to draw attention to the problem and raise awareness.

Time passed and again, during one silent quarantine morning, I found myself in the right place at the right time. The Caspian Sea, with its unexpected beauty of pollution, is revealed through a decisive frame in the reflection of the Flame Towers. On the one hand, we build magnificent, glittering buildings with oil revenues. On the other hand, we leave stains on the surface of the priceless gift to Bakuvians from Mother Earth - Xazar.”

The full Oilbow project can be viewed here.

About Emin

Emin Mathers (b. 1990, Baku) is a conceptual photographer specializing in monotypes – single edition physical photography prints. Mathers is best known for his participation in documentary projects, meticulously observing human activities and capturing symbolic moments through his lens.

Reflecting profound insights derived from personal experiences, his conceptual photographs undergo a process involving diverse printing techniques, paper selection, and visual design, each stage enhances the viewer's experiential journey.

Mathers presents a unique perspective on contemporary phenomena, inviting viewers to contemplate the essence of reality in an era saturated with images.

About Dissolution

Founded in 2022 by David Finestein, Dissolution is space for both Georgian and foreign artists to show innovative work. After organizing exhibitions in New York, David has decided to bring the same feel to an underground space in Tbilisi.

Dissolution has now moved online and to art fairs throughout the region, delivering work by living artists to inboxes around the world every week.

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