Harry Fisch

The Art of Disappearing brings awareness of the Arbore tribe in Ethiopia where the last 2300 members are currently living. The modernization of the roads and the easier access of visitors are changing their way of life. They've become "other," losing their identity.

Cultural disappearance is brought about by changes in the traditional way of life, from the means of transportation to the pollution of modern lifestyles. I have watched them disappear for years. The roads, financed and built by the Chinese government, force their relocation. The trucks pass by, flooding people and cabins with dust. The perception of "other" is shaped and distorted by guides, visitors, photographers, and tourists.

This work is intended to be a glimpse at the other side of the mirror; to understand what it reflects and how we interpret the "other" when it goes from being observed to being an observer. In this series, text, objects and images are juxtaposed so that the conscious and unconscious are related, creating a conversation between parallel and convergent universes.

All images are availalbe as 20 x 22” and 31 x 34” pigments prints in an Ed. of 10 & 6 respectively. Pieces range in price from $2100 to $3600, depending on size and availability.