Vasile, last of the last, 2020
Photography : color edition, pigment ink, inkjet, digital, paper, HD print, fine art print · 50 x 75 x 0.027 cm 19.7 x 29.5 x 0 inch
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In Maramureș, northern Romania, folk beliefs still permeate daily life. In the past, at weddings and funerals, people wore masks to ward off spirits and prevent evil. The tradition stems from a local legend: the villagers of Călvașnic are said to have once frightened invaders by emerging from the forest, their faces hidden behind strange masks.
At 60, Vasile Susca carries on this heritage. He crafts his masks from natural materials, particularly sheep's wool. It takes him several months to gather the materials, then a few days to shape each piece. This patient, almost ritualistic work has earned him recognition far beyond Romania's borders—even in the distant landscapes of Alaska.
At 60, Vasile Susca carries on this heritage. He crafts his masks from natural materials, particularly sheep's wool. It takes him several months to gather the materials, then a few days to shape each piece. This patient, almost ritualistic work has earned him recognition far beyond Romania's borders—even in the distant landscapes of Alaska.
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Coming from a background in journalism, Maïlys Derville approaches photography through a field-based documentary practice, initiated alongside photographer Corinne Vachon. She has developed an approach based on immersion, long-term commitment, and proximity to the communities she encounters.
Throughout her travels in Africa, Central Asia, and Europe, she has built several striking series. "Mystic Valley" (2019), shot in the Wakhan Valley in Afghanistan, documents the daily life of the Wakhi people, far from the dominant representations of the country. "Only God Forgets" (2020) explores the Romanian Maramureș, a rural territory caught between Soviet heritage and contemporary mutations.
More recently, she traveled to Andalusia to photograph the Pentecost pilgrimages in El Rocío, capturing collective dynamics and bodies in the midst of religious fervor and festive celebration. At the crossroads of documentary and art, her work prioritizes portraiture, natural light, and sober compositions. Rooted in a humanist tradition, her photography seeks to capture the essence of beings and the density of ordinary moments, carrying themes of memory, transmission, and life.
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