Photographer George Nebieridze shares the stories behind the images in his new book ''17.'
Pleasantly complicated. That is how the Georgia born photographer. It's not exactly what you would expect from a visual end-of-year review, with a placenta on the cover, photos of his children on one page, and memories of ecstatic club nights on the other. But, with over 100 pages full of hidden references, it's a collection of small puzzle pieces that only make sense in the right context.
2017 was a year of big changes for the young father. There was the birth of his second daughter Ofelia, his decision to start working closer to the music industry, and unforgettable nights of partying. “I learned that as an artist you have to be the most daring and never compromise,” says Nebieridze. “It always should be all or nothing.”
Though the almost 300 photos seem to match, the Georgian always tries to find new ways to approach his work. A lot of his photos are bursting with melancholy, others arouse by just looking at the intimate moments you suddenly become part of. “This book could put me in jail or in big trouble,” confesses Nebieridze via email, “it is very daring and provocative, so it’s definitely not for everyone.” In the end, he intentionally leaves room for interpretation and only reveals the titles of his work.
parties. I see him as a person with a very innocent, young and pure heart, which brings us to the feeling of weightlessness and even flying.”“This photo represents Berlin as its best in one very particular aspect: Spätis! The inseparable part of this city, they often bring intense memories even. It is from one of those drunken nights when you lose the feeling of time and things get a bit cheeky. I am also visually attracted to the symmetry and geometry in the shot.
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