‘GUAYOTA – The Vanishing Of Light’ is a free, non-commercial photo project by BAM Photographers and Creative Director Anna Berlin, shot in Tenerife at the beginning of 2022.
According to legend, GUAYOTA, a malignant deity, kidnapped the sun and locked it up inside Teide, plunging the world into darkness. By praying to the god Achamán, humans could save the sun by locking GUAYOTA up in Teide, instead.
In this modernized version of the saga, GUAYOTA is still, to this day, trying to escape by deceiving humans. GUAYOTA uses hidden signs and objects like a mirror, in an attempt to reopen Teide and cast darkness over the land once more.
The exhibition is accompanied by the hardcover art book ‘GUAYOTA – The Vanishing of Light’ and an interactive soundscape experience by Das Klanginstitut – Cologne.
Save the date. Follow the light.
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‘GUAYOTA – The Vanishing of Light’ . ODBR Galerie, 60 Rue de Cléry, 75002 Paris . vernissage: Thursday 13 April, 7pm.
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CREDITS
Creative Director Anna Berlin
Producer SONDA Productions / Werner Dürsteler
Styling Natalie Schneider
Hair & Make-up Claudia Guzman
Location ODBR NouvelleGalerie Paris
Model Sarah Wein
Model Christiano Palmerini
Photographer Ben And Martin
PRODUCTION Kai Tietz Produktion GmbH, Kai Tietz
BOOK OOOZ CLUB, Funs Kurstjens
About BEN & MARTIN
Ben and Martin, aka BAM, are German-based photographers and directors. They traveled around the world twice, working internationally before teaming up as a duo specializing in lifestyle automotive shoots.Their exuberant images match the duo's own high energy and never betray the expertise and planning that goes into the shoots, looking instead spontaneous and relaxed. Movement and light are consistent tools in BAM's great skillset and clear admiration for candid portraiture and a snapshot aesthetic. They work worldwide with clients like BMW, Mercedes, Kia, Volkswagen, Mazda, Ford, and Audi.