Traum
Alexander Binder
Self-published
Softcover
32 pages
195 x 245 mm
2009
Dreams are the pathway to our subconsciousness. Sigmund Freud conceived them as an expression of the dreamer’s deepest fears and desires. Some scientists have even analyzed the similarities between the phenomenology of dreams and that of psychosis. It is this mysterious combination of neural processes, hidden fears and spiritual messages which makes dreams such a fascinating subject. Traum tries to visualise this fine line between imagination and reality – between otherworldly beauty and subliminal fear. The mystic, surreal landscapes of Iceland, large waterfalls, sulfuric smoke and the lava fields of Dimmuborgir built the background for Traum. The sequence of photographs moves from almost frightening, dark images to colourful works that literally pulsate with light. Traum was shot over a period of several weeks in the Summer of 2009.
(source:https://letkissmagazine.com/traum-photographed-by-alexander-binder)
About the Artist
Alexander Binder was born on Halloween night, 1976 in the Black Forest, Germany. Herr Binder’s photos have been exhibited internationally (Germany, France, UK, Poland, US, Canada, Northern Ireland, Italy, and the Netherlands). His work has appeared in Vice, Sleek, Tush, Twin, GUP, Clark, Fotografia, and Süddeutsche Zeitung Magazin. His books and zines are held in the collections of the National Art Library, British Library, Deutsche Nationalbibliothek, Salford Zine Library, Indie Photobook Library, The Library Project and the Médiathèque André Malraux de Strasbourg. Herr Binder has also collaborated with various bands and musicians such as Stephen O’Malley, Philippe Petit, Vaura, The Present Moment, Dreamcrusher, Unison, Ural Umbo and Black Mountain Transmitter.
alexanderbinder.org
(source: https://alexanderbinder.org/)
