Written by Joelcy Kay

Editor & Curator of Edge of Humanity Magazine

Curator of NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY

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– Hans Silvester’s Ethiopia – Peoples of the Omo Valley is presented as two volumes in a box. The two books are ‘Custom and Ceremony’ which depicts tribal daily life and ‘Face and Body Decoration’ displaying close up portraits that include body decorations resembling abstract paintings.

The beauty of the Omo Valley’s women and men are documented without intrusion. The photographs depicting the ancient ways of life capture the serenity and simplicity of its people while the images from ceremonies seemed to have a more intense vibe.

Men are commonly seen wearing body paint and packing a rifle or a spear.

Heavy, bold, and beautiful jewelry is found on the women of the valley, who wear clothing made of animal skin and headdresses built out of natural materials that are very artistic.

Body tattoos, hair braids, colorful beads, tribal anklets, lip plates, and ear piercings, are also in plain view throughout these books.

Some of my favorites are the multiple feet shot on page 36/37 and the mother squirting water from her mouth onto her child at the river banks on page 44/45. Also the pink flower headdress on page 74 and the contrast on the dual portrait on page 118/119 depicting mainly skin with only a couple pieces of simple jewelry.

The images depicted in Hans Silvester’s Ethiopia – Peoples of the Omo Valley are loaded with positive energy. The combination of natural materials used by the Omo Valley people are a source of inspiration and ideas for any artist as their bodies and faces are truly a work of art.

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Ethiopia: Peoples of the Omo Valley

Are you looking to have a published review of your Photo Book?

Edge of Humanity Magazine’s curator is now reviewing photo books. Joelcy Kay (the curator of Edge of Humanity Magazine and the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY) has written many reviews for books in the Edge of Humanity Magazine’s Photography Book Collection and now she is available to write yours.

Here are some of her book recommendations:

Curse Of The Black Gold

50 Years Of Oil In The Niger Delta

Photographs By Ed Kashi

Edited By Michael Watts

Photography Book Recommendation

By Edge of Humanity Magazine

Living Faith

Inside the Muslim World of Southeast Asia

By Steve Raymer

Photography Book Recommendation

By Edge of Humanity Magazine

Under A Grudging Sun

By Alex Webb

Photography Book Recommendation

By Edge of Humanity Magazine

Ethiopia

Peoples Of The Omo Valley

By Hans Silvester

Photography Book Recommendation

By Edge of Humanity Magazine

Quarries

By Edward Burtynsky

Photography Book Recommendation By Edge

of Humanity Magazine

Figments From The Real World

By Garry Winogrand

Photography Book Recommendation

By Edge of Humanity Magazine

You can choose to have your (Photography Book Recommendation By Edge Of Humanity Magazine) published on the Edge of Humanity Magazine or at the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY Visual ART Blog. For more information on this new service please email Joelcy at jo@edgeofhumanity.com .

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ABOUT

The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is designed to connect art seekers and collectors with artists DIRECTLY. The gallery is not a mall, but instead a collection of remarkable works of art that bring together artists and potential buyers.

Following Edge of Humanity Magazine‘s footsteps of publishing unparalleled content from artists and photographers worldwide, the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY is on a mission to provide it’s viewers art that is unique and diverse.

OUR CONCEPT

Written By Joelcy Kay – Curator

Every piece of art, crafts, or textiles, hanging on my walls or ceiling tells a tiny passage of my life. Most of it was acquired during my travels. Many of these treasures are damaged whether because they were broken on arrival, as the pieces were tightly stuffed into my backpack, or weathered by the unforgiving Florida tropical humidity. But in the end, they are my precious processions and they are part of the stories I tell. It feels good to have rugs hanging from the ceiling, masks on the walls, and drinking my morning coffee thinking of the mugs’ tale. The point here is that art has a lot to offer each one of us; ART IS VERY PERSONAL!

The NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY offers that personal experience as the individual has the opportunity to buy the art from the creator and by doing so a new event to remember is born. When you hang the work of art on your wall there is a story behind it; an artist you now know and follow. And instead of the usual “I purchased this at “WWW(BIG BIG ART STORE).COM” the connection enriches the emotional value of your art piece.

WHY DISPLAY YOUR ART AT THE NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY?

The gallery is designed to connect the art seekers and collectors with artists directly. We offer artists a COMMISSION FREE / CONTRACT FREE online platform to sell their creations and engage with their clients using portfolio pages that are engaging with large images and a dramatic black background.

NO MIDDLEMAN is a boutique ART GALLERY; individuals browsing our archives and portfolio pages are relaxed, not pressured to sign up, agree with website terms, or maneuvering out of pop-up windows.

For details regarding participating in the NO MIDDLEMAN ART GALLERY please contact Joelcy Kay the curator at jo@edgeofhumanity.com.

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