Txema Salvans uncovers contrast between idealized nature and industrialized leisure spots, exposing the tension between escapism and reality.
His work also raises a paradox in perception: viewers see what subjects reject, exemplifying the politics of seeing
“I think my way of looking has gone from surprise, irony or celebration to a contented acceptance of the manifestations of others.”.
Salvans maintains a viewpoint distanced enough to prioritize the scene and its surrounding environment over the individual subjects and their expressions.
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