A ritual is a sequence of activities involving gestures, words, and objects, performed in a sequestered place, and performed according to set sequence. Rituals may be prescribed by the traditions of a community, including a religious community.
A ritual is also something that is performed everyday i.e: a routine
Rituals are also performed within gangs and cultures.
A ritual is also something that is performed everyday i.e: a routine
Rituals are also performed within gangs and cultures.
CULTURE
I have decided to look at different cultures in my photography project. Due to the recent events within the news and todays society I want to focus on Gang Culture/crime. I will also explore different groups and gangs to show both positive and negative influences
BOOGIE
Born and raised in Belgrade, Serbia, Boogie began photographing rebellion and unrest during the civil war that ravaged his country during the 1990s. Growing up in a war-torn country defined Boogie’s style and attraction to the darker side of human existence. He moved to New York City in 1998. He has published six monographs, IT'S ALL GOOD (powerHouse Books, 2006), BOOGIE (powerHouse Books, 2007), SAO PAULO (Upper Playground, 2008), ISTANBUL (Upper Playground, 2008), BELGRADE BELONGS TO ME (powerHouse Books, 2009) and A WAH DO DEM (DRAGO, 2016). He has shot for high profiled clients and has been published in world renowned publications. His recent solo exhibitions include Paris, New York, Tokyo, Milan, Istanbul and Los Angeles.
Boogie lives in Brooklyn and all over the world.
Boogie lives in Brooklyn and all over the world.
How gang culture fits into ritual photography
SHOOT 1
For my first shoot I'm going to take a photo of a group of people lined up and speaking to each other as if they're about to go into a lesson.
This is a daily ritual/routine performed in school each day. but it has to relate with gang culture in some way so I'm going to have them shaking hands in some way and speaking to each other.
This is a daily ritual/routine performed in school each day. but it has to relate with gang culture in some way so I'm going to have them shaking hands in some way and speaking to each other.
This shoot didn't turn out well, I was a little rushed for time and the images were out of focus. I will try this again. when I try this again I will change the concept for it slightly.