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Ioanna Sakellaraki

The Truth is in the Soil

The Truth is in the Soil

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Sakellaraki's project explores collective mourning in Greek society, ancestral rituals, private trauma, and the passage of time. It aims to stimulate the viewer to rethink mortality and create a space where death can exist. The images work as vehicles for mourning perished ideals of vitality, prosperity, and belonging.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 18 March 2022
Publisher: GOST Books


After the tragic loss of her father, Sakellaraki's photography became a profound means of navigating her personal grief. This project evolved to explore the complex tapestry of collective mourning within Greek society, delving into ancestral rituals, private trauma, and the profound impact of time. Inspired by the last remaining female communities of mourners in the Mani peninsula of Greece, Sakellaraki sought to capture the essence of their enduring traditions and the profound emotions they expressed.

In the wake of witnessing the universal experience of loss across cultures and civilizations, Sakellaraki aims to provoke a thoughtful reevaluation of mortality through this imagined journey of departure into a new landscape.

The Truth is in the Soil, a testament to Sakellaraki's personal journey, has seamlessly transformed into a collective narrative of loss, aimed at contributing to the rich tapestry of tales of human struggle for meaning. These images serve as powerful vehicles for mourning the loss of cherished ideals of vitality, prosperity, and belonging, seeking to convey a deeper message beyond their subjects by creating a sacred space where death can be acknowledged and honored.

Through her lens, Sakellaraki invites viewers to embark on a contemplative journey, exploring the depths of human emotion and the enduring power of tradition. The Truth is in the Soil serves as a poignant reminder that grief is a shared experience, transcending individual narratives and connecting us to the broader tapestry of human existence.

Weight: 830g
Dimension: 237 x 299 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781910401699

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