https://ericgottesman.net https://ericgottesman.net/ABOUT/Contact/1 https://ericgottesman.net/ABOUT/Bio/1 https://ericgottesman.net/PRESS/1 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Sudden-Flowers,-The-Book-(2014)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/dummy_1200v3.jpg<i>Sudden Flowers</i>, published by Fishbar Press, 2014.<i>Sudden Flowers</i>, published by <a href="http://fishbar.ph/shop/sudden-flowers-by-eric-gottesman" target="_blank">Fishbar Press</a>, 2014. <br>The book recounts fifteen years of photographic collaborations, exhibitions and games produced by a collective of young people in Ethiopia who came to call themselves: Sudden Flowers. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Sudden-Flowers,-The-Book-(2014)/2 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Sudden-Flowers,-The-Book-(2014)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/bookspreads.jpgbookspreadsSpreads from the book <a href="http://fishbar.ph/shop/sudden-flowers-by-eric-gottesman" target="_blank"><i>Sudden Flowers</i></a> https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Sudden-Flowers,-The-Book-(2014)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Backcover_no1_shadow.jpgBackcover_no1_shadowBack cover, <a href="http://www.fishbar.ph/Sudden_Flowers.html" target="_blank"><i>Sudden Flowers</i></a> https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Sudden-Flowers,-The-Book-(2014)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/special_edition-1.jpgSudden Flowers - Special EditionSudden Flowers - Special Edition. For ordering information, contact <a href="mailto: info@fishbar.ph">info@fishbar.ph</a> https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Sudden-Flowers,-The-Book-(2014)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/special_edition-2.jpgSudden Flowers - Special Edition https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Sudden-Flowers,-The-Book-(2014)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/special_edition-4.jpgSudden Flowers - Special Edition https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Photographs-(1999-2014)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/salamdressedtraditionally.jpgsalamdressedtraditionally.jpgSalam Dressed Traditionally, 20 inches x 24 inches, silver print, 2000. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Photographs-(1999-2014)/2https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/generalkissingthegirl.jpggeneralkissingthegirl.jpg<i>General Is Kissing The Girl</i>, pigment print, 2004. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Photographs-(1999-2014)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/iamakid.jpgiamakid.jpg<i>I Am A Kid</i>, pigment print, 2004. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Photographs-(1999-2014)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/tensayewantstofixthings.jpgtensayewantstofixthings.jpg"Before I die, I want to fix things." directed by Tinsae Muluneh, 30 inches x 40 inches, pigment print, 2005 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Photographs-(1999-2014)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Eric09_fnla-DUP.jpgEric09_fnla-DUP.jpg<i>If I Were Not Who I Am, I Would Be An Old Man.</i> -Muhammad Mesfin https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Photographs-(1999-2014)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/isawmamideadedited.jpgisawmamideadedited.jpgI Saw Mami Dead. 20 x 24 inches, silver print, 2000. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Photographs-(1999-2014)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/salam2011edited.jpgsalam2011edited.jpgThe Old House, 3.5 inches x 2.5 inches, Polaroid. 2011. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Photographs-(1999-2014)/8https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/salamwithmyglassesedit.jpgsalamwithmyglassesedit.jpgSalam Is Editing Pictures In My Yard, Looking At Me Through My Glasses, 2004. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Photographs-(1999-2014)/9https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/salampregnantedited.jpgsalampregnantedited.jpgWhen I Grow Up, I Want to Have Two Kids. 20 inches x 24 inches, silver print, 2000. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/We-Are-Talking-About-Life-And-Culture-(2009)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/17Lab_MagicMan_8x10x300.jpgWE ARE TALKING ABOUT LIFE AND CULTURE (2009)Banner image of screening of Leacock film in Elizabeth Penashue's tent, 2008. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/We-Are-Talking-About-Life-And-Culture-(2009)/2https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Lab_ContactSheet_8x10x300.jpgLab_ContactSheet_8x10x300.jpgContact sheet, 1969. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/We-Are-Talking-About-Life-And-Culture-(2009)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Labrador_Ewald_58_72dpi.jpgLabrador_Ewald_58_72dpi.jpgBen Michel and Joseph Ashini, 1969 https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/We-Are-Talking-About-Life-And-Culture-(2009)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/2CIMG3077-copy.jpgWE ARE TALKING ABOUT LIFE AND CULTURE (2009)Ben Michel's sister touching Ben's picture after his death, 2008. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/We-Are-Talking-About-Life-And-Culture-(2009)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/6DSC07194.jpg6DSC07194.jpg"39 Years Later" exhibit, Labrador Interpretation Center, North West River, 2008. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/We-Are-Talking-About-Life-And-Culture-(2009)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/8DSC_9699-as-Smart-Object-1a.jpg8DSC_9699-as-Smart-Object-1a.jpgAlex Andrew’s banner installation, Canadian military base, 2009. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/We-Are-Talking-About-Life-And-Culture-(2009)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/9Lab_Zak0128_8x10x300.jpg9Lab_Zak0128_8x10x300.jpgBanner image by Zak Hajjaoui, 2008. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/We-Are-Talking-About-Life-And-Culture-(2009)/8https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/10DSC_0379-as-Smart-Object-1.jpgWE ARE TALKING ABOUT LIFE AND CULTURE (2009)Banner installation, Peenamin McKenzie School, Sheshatshiu, Labrador, 2009. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/We-Are-Talking-About-Life-And-Culture-(2009)/9https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/12WE_Lab_repro_04_8x10_flat.jpg12WE_Lab_repro_04_8x10_flat.jpgInnu School, Sheshatshiu, 2009 https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/We-Are-Talking-About-Life-And-Culture-(2009)/10https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/15DSC_0092copy.jpgWE ARE TALKING ABOUT LIFE AND CULTURE (2009)Ben Michel and Mary Ann Penashue’s Banner Installation, Sheshatshiu, 2009 https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/We-Are-Talking-About-Life-And-Culture-(2009)/11https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/7-airport.jpg7-airport.jpgZak Hajjaoui's banner on Goose Bay airport, 2009. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Innu-Online-Picture-Archive-(2010)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/1---wall_of_fb_pics.jpgFacebook Archive wallFACEBOOK WALL -- 10 pigment print scrolls on archival paper, width - 24”, height varies, unframed. The Innu Online Picture Archive began in 2008 as an online space where pictures of and by Innu people could be stored and shared among community members. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Innu-Online-Picture-Archive-(2010)/2https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/ADD_FB_4s_Up_flat_EG.jpgADD_FB_4s_Up_flat_EG.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Innu-Online-Picture-Archive-(2010)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/InnuArchive10.jpgInnuArchive10.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Innu-Online-Picture-Archive-(2010)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/InnuArchive8-DUP.jpgInnuArchive8-DUP.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Innu-Online-Picture-Archive-(2010)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/ADD_FB_11s_Up_flat_EG.jpgADD_FB_11s_Up_flat_EG.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Unfinished-(1951|2012)/1 https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Addison-Gallery-of-American-Art-(2012)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/1IMG_0869.jpgWE ARE TALKING ABOUT LIFE AND CULTURE (2009)Banner Installation at Addison Gallery of American Art, 2012. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Addison-Gallery-of-American-Art-(2012)/2https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/19addisoninvite2.jpgAddison Gallery Invitation https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Addison-Gallery-of-American-Art-(2012)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_0862a.jpgExhibition at The Addison Gallery of American ArtBen Michel’s banner on the front of the Addison Gallery of American Art, 2012. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Addison-Gallery-of-American-Art-(2012)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/interactions.jpgInnu Residency at the Addison GalleryINNU RESIDENCY -- A cross-section of people involved in the creation of the exhibition from Sheshatshiu along with artists Ewald and Gottesman, were in residence at the Addison Gallery for a week and took part in the first installation of the exhibition and individual and group projects. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Addison-Gallery-of-American-Art-(2012)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/postcard.jpgPostcard Catalog for Addison Gallery exhibitPOSTCARDSEach postcard is numbered and keyed to a section of the exhibition. They present biographies of Innu community members backed by information about the Innu including maps and timeline, resources for further exploration, and information about the exhibition. The postcards can be collected in an accompanying envelope and taken away from the exhibition by the viewer. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Addison-Gallery-of-American-Art-(2012)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/1---wall_of_fb_pics.jpgFacebook Archive wallFACEBOOK WALL -- 10 pigment print scrolls on archival paper, width - 24”, height varies, unframed. The Innu Online Picture Archive began in 2008 as an online space where pictures of and by Innu people could be stored and shared among community members. https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Addison-Gallery-of-American-Art-(2012)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_1066.jpgAddison Gallery of American Art ExhibitionDakotah Free Snow in front of banner at the Addison Gallery of American Art, 2012 https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Project-Description/1 https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Oromaye-Workshops-(2015-16)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Screen-Shot-2016-09-26-at-12.25.37-PM.jpgOromaye Workshops (2015-2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Oromaye-Workshops-(2015-16)/2 https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Oromaye-Workshops-(2015-16)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Screen-Shot-2016-09-26-at-12.25.00-PM.jpgOromaye Workshops (2015-2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Oromaye-Workshops-(2015-16)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Screen-Shot-2016-09-26-at-12.25.07-PM.jpgOromaye Workshops (2015-2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Oromaye-Workshops-(2015-16)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Screen-Shot-2016-09-26-at-12.25.51-PM.jpgOromaye Workshops (2015-2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Oromaye-Workshops-(2015-16)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Screen-Shot-2016-09-26-at-12.25.48-PM.jpgOromaye Workshops (2015-2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Oromaye-Workshops-(2015-16)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Reader_forYulia.jpgOromaye Workshops (2015-2016) https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/1 https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/2https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Mahmoud_panelA.jpgMahmoud_panelAMahmoud's memory. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/grid-DUP1.jpggrid-DUP1.jpgThe impact of war in Zebqine https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/breakingleg.jpgbreakingleg.jpgWassim's memory: "I remember when I broke my leg" https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Spread7.jpgSpread7.jpgWassim's map of his village before the war. The red circle shows where his memory is located. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Thief-playgrounda-DUP.jpgThief-playgrounda-DUP.jpgWafaraa's memory: "I used to steal fruit from my neighbor's yard." https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Spread1.jpgSpread1.jpgWafaraa's map. The black checkmark shows where his memory is located. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/8https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Spread8a.jpgSpread8a.jpgWassim's memory: "I remember painting a picture." https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/9https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/GottesmanE25.jpgGottesmanE25.jpgReinstallation of Wassim's memory in damage caused by war. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/10https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Spread9a.jpgSpread9a.jpgReinstallation of Rana's memory ("I used to swim in a pool on the edge of town") in damage caused by war. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/11https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/4-DUP5.jpg4-DUP5.jpgReinstallation of Roshana's memory. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/12https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Spread9b.jpgSpread9b.jpgPhotographing and installing memories. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Zebqine-Reenactments-(2007)/13https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/DSC_0091.jpgDSC_0091.jpgGroup editing session. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/overview3-copy1.jpgoverview3Abul Thona Baraka, Hawassa, Ethiopia. <br>Media: Custom-built metal stands produced by Ethiopian metalsmiths, Weatherproof photographic banners printed by an Ethiopian printer, Laminated gelatin silver and inkjet prints, 2 Peer facilitators, Coffee. Transported by light pick-up truck. Installed in 4 meter diameter circle in various locations throughout Ethiopia. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/2 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/audienceinbabile-copy1.jpgaudienceinbabileAbul Thona Baraka installation, Babile, Ethiopia, 2006 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/maninfrontofbanner1-copy1.jpgmaninfrontofbanner1Abul Thona Baraka, 2006 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/babileexhibitaudience-copy1.jpgbabileexhibitaudienceInstallation on the street in Babile, Ethiopia https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/educatoratexhibit-copy1.jpgeducatoratexhibitAbul Thona Baraka, Hawassa, Ethiopia. <br> Etiye (Grandmother) Abebech speaking to reporters about the impact of HIV/AIDS on her family https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/servingcoffee-copy1.jpgservingcoffeeCommunity members serving coffee to audience members. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/8https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/businessmenatexhibit-copy1.jpgbusinessmenatexhibit https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/9https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/boyslooking-copy1.jpgboyslooking<i>Abul, Thona, Baraka</i> in Hawassa, 2006. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/10https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/settingup1-copy1.jpgsettingup1Preparing street installation, Hawassa, 2006. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/11https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/overviewofbabileexhibit-copy1.jpgoverviewofbabileexhibitOverview of Babile installation. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/12https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/audience3-copy1.jpgaudience3<i>Abule, Thona, Baraka</i> in Hawassa, 2006. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/13https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/exhibitbycandlelightinbahirdar-copy1.jpgexhibitbycandlelightinbahirdar<i>Abul, Thona, Baraka</i> installation on the street in Bahir Dar. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/14https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/mahaletexplaining-copy1.jpgmahaletexplainingMahalet Muluneh, aged 14, answering questions about her photographs at Hawassa installation. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/15https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/womanpointing-copy1.jpgwomanpointing<i>Abul, Thona, Baraka</i> in Hawassa, 2006. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Abul-Thona-Baraka-(2006)/16https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/kidsbycandlelightinbabilecopy.jpgkidsbycandlelightinbabile copyAbul Thona Baraka, 2006<br>The installation remained open late into the evening in Babile, Ethiopia. https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/The-Preservation-of-Terror-(2009)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/14-Gottesman_Banded_Photographs.jpgBanded Photographs<i>Banded Photographs</i>, 2007 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/THE-PRESERVATION-OF-TERROR/1/caption">The Preservation of Terror</a> https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/The-Preservation-of-Terror-(2009)/2 https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/The-Preservation-of-Terror-(2009)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/6-DUP1.jpgBacks of PhotographsBacks of Photographs (Amharic). 16 inches x 20 inches, c-print, 2007. https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/The-Preservation-of-Terror-(2009)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/4-DUP1.jpgHanna Mesfin's Mother's Photo AlbumHanna Mesfin's Mother's Photo Album (Detail). 24 inches x 17 inches, c-print, 2007. https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/The-Preservation-of-Terror-(2009)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/15-Gottesman_Mother_and_Son_Reunited_1978_2002_Rephotographed_and_Degraded.jpgMother And Son Reunited (1978/2002)...<i>Mother And Son Reunited (1978/2002), Rephotographed and Degraded</i>, 2006 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/THE-PRESERVATION-OF-TERROR/1/caption">The Preservation of Terror</a> https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/The-Preservation-of-Terror-(2009)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/01-Gottesman_If_I_Could_Only_Go_Back_There.jpgIf I Could Only Go Back There<i>If I Could Only Go Back There</i>, 2011 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/THE-PRESERVATION-OF-TERROR/1/caption">The Preservation of Terror</a> https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/The-Preservation-of-Terror-(2009)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/2-DUP1.jpgEvery Page of Amsale Shiferaw's Photo AlbumEvery Page of Amsale Shiferaw's Photo Album. 80 x 42 inches, inkjet print, 2007. https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/The-Preservation-of-Terror-(2009)/8https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/11-Gottesman_Hanna-Mesfins-mother-copy2.jpgPhotograph of Hanna Mesfin's Mother (d. 1996)<i>Photograph of Hanna Mesfin's Mother (d. 1996)</i>, 2008 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/THE-PRESERVATION-OF-TERROR/1/caption">The Preservation of Terror</a> https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/The-Preservation-of-Terror-(2009)/9https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/8-DUP1.jpgPhotograph of Hanna Mesfin's MotherPhotograph of Hanna Mesfin's Mother (d. 1996). 9 inches x 12 inches, c-print, 2008. https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/The-Preservation-of-Terror-(2009)/10https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/9-DUP1.jpgMissing Quarter of Stack of Passport PhotographsMissing Quarter of Stack of Passport Photographs. 20 inches x 20 inches, stack of c-prints, 2008. https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Scrambleforthesky.jpgScrambleforthesky https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/2https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Gottesman1.jpgThe Scramble For The Sky (2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/3 https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Gottesman2.jpgThe Scramble For The Sky (2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Gottesman3.jpgThe Scramble For The Sky (2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Gottesman4.jpgThe Scramble For The Sky (2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Gottesman5.jpgThe Scramble For The Sky (2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/8https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Gottesman6.jpgThe Scramble For The Sky (2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/9https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Gottesman7.jpgThe Scramble For The Sky (2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/10https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Gottesman8.jpgThe Scramble For The Sky (2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/11https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Gottesman9.jpgThe Scramble For The Sky (2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/12https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Gottesman10-copy1.jpgThe Scramble For The Sky (2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/13https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Gottesman11.jpgThe Scramble For The Sky (2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Scramble-for-the-Sky-(2016)/14https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Gottesman12.jpgThe Scramble For The Sky (2016) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/gottesman-20121003-01-edited2-new.jpgThe last days of Baalu Girma<i>The Last Days of Baalu Girma</i>, 2012/2013 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/THE-OROMAYE-PROJECT--%28in-process%29/1/caption">The Oromaye Project</a> https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/2https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/circleoutIMG_9616-as-Smart-Object-1.jpgSo where do we end up?<i>So where do we end up?</i> 2013 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/THE-OROMAYE-PROJECT--%28in-process%29/1/caption">The Oromaye Project</a> https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/St-Giorgis-Day-001b_8x10-copy2.jpgRoman: Today is St. Gabriel's Day<i>Roman: Today is St. Gabriel's Day</i>, 2013 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/THE-OROMAYE-PROJECT--%28in-process%29/1/caption">The Oromaye Project</a> https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/12-Gottesman_And_dont_forget_one_thing.jpgAnd Don't Forget One Thing...<i>And Don't Forget One Thing: Every Sunday You Will Choose A Song For Me, For Tsegaye Hailemariam</i>, 2013 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/THE-OROMAYE-PROJECT--%28in-process%29/1/caption">The Oromaye Project</a> https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_9888-as-Smart-Object-1_v2_16x20_New.jpgThey Do Not Know What They Are Constructing<i>We Do Not Know What They Are Constructing</i>, 2012 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/THE-OROMAYE-PROJECT--%28in-process%29/1/caption">The Oromaye Project</a> https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_9809-as-Smart-Object-1_v2_16x20_new.jpgIMG_9809-as-Smart-Object-1_v2_16x20_new https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/7Scan-1.jpg7Scan-1.jpg“God, is there a person like this? First I was afraid he was a little to fast for me. After I began talking to him, I started to like him. He started talking about how beautiful I was and I started to like his conversation, but I know I have to study him more.” --Actor's audition https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/8https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_9689-as-Smart-Object-1_v3_27.625x19.75.jpgIMG_9689-as-Smart-Object-1_v3_27.625x19.75Censored Manuscript, 2013 https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/9https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/tsegye_in_bed_working_8x10.jpgtsegye_in_bed_working_8x10Chapter 1: “Morning, morning, hero in the morning.January 19, 1974 (Ethiopian Calendar)." https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/10https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/31z2Scan-9-copy.jpg31z2Scan-9-copy.jpgActor playing Baalu Girma writing in an Asmara hotel room, 2012. https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/11https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_9870-as-Smart-Object-1_v3_16x20_New.jpgIMG_9870-as-Smart-Object-1_v3_16x20_New"Baalu" on the streets, 2012 https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/12https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Tsegaye-kissing-roman-001_8x10_new.jpgTsegaye-kissing-roman-001_8x10_new https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/13https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_2000-copy.jpgIMG_2000-copy.jpgOverthrown, Martyr's Museum, 2012 https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Chapter-One-(2012)/14https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_2055-as-Smart-Object-1_v1.jpgIMG_2055-as-Smart-Object-1_v1Wofelala (Torture reenactment), 2012 https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Parables-(2003)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/img056.jpgimg056.jpgEva y Serpiento (Eve and the Serpent) https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Parables-(2003)/2https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/img057.jpgimg057.jpgThe Samaritan https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Parables-(2003)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/img058.jpgimg058.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Parables-(2003)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/img059.jpgimg059.jpgJesse (What Christianity means to me) https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Parables-(2003)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/img060.jpgimg060.jpgCorbin https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Parables-(2003)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/img061.jpgimg061.jpgSamson's chains https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Parables-(2003)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/img062.jpgimg062.jpgSt. Francis and the wolf https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Parables-(2003)/8https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/img063.jpgimg063.jpgSoy el diablo (I am the devil) https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/Parables-(2003)/9https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/img064a.jpgimg064a.jpgEgyptos atacan los esclavas (The Egyptians attack the slaves) https://ericgottesman.net/The-Oromaye-Projects-(2011--)/Colonel's-Mirror-(2016)/1 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/If-I-Could-See-Your-Face-(1999-2004)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Beletu_working_dusted_8.333x10x300dpi.jpg"Beletu"<i>"Beletu"</i>, 2000 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/IF-I-COULD-SEE-YOUR-FACE/1/caption">If I Could See Your Face, I Would Not Need Food</a> https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/If-I-Could-See-Your-Face-(1999-2004)/2 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/If-I-Could-See-Your-Face-(1999-2004)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Yonas-edited_dusted_8.333x10x300dpi.jpg"Yonas"<i>"Yonas"</i>, 2000 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/IF-I-COULD-SEE-YOUR-FACE/1/caption">If I Could See Your Face, I Would Not Need Food</a> https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/If-I-Could-See-Your-Face-(1999-2004)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/DJW_working_dusted_8.333x10x300dpi.jpg"Maji" https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/If-I-Could-See-Your-Face-(1999-2004)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/DJW2_dusted_8.333x10x300dpi.jpg"Maji""Maji." 20 inches x 24 inches, Toned gelatin silver print, 2004. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/If-I-Could-See-Your-Face-(1999-2004)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Wondimu_dusted_8.333x10x300dpi.jpg"Wondimu""Wondimu." 20 inches x 24 inches, Toned silver gelatin print, 2004. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/If-I-Could-See-Your-Face-(1999-2004)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/holdinghands.jpg"Yonas" with wife"Yonas" with wife, 20 inches x 24 inches, Toned silver gelatin print, 2000 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/If-I-Could-See-Your-Face-(1999-2004)/8https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Hiwot_dusted_8.333x10x300dpi.jpg"Hiwot"<i>"Hiwot"</i> 2000 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/IF-I-COULD-SEE-YOUR-FACE/1/caption">If I Could See Your Face, I Would Not Need Food</a> https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/If-I-Could-See-Your-Face-(1999-2004)/9https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Belaynesh_closeup_dusted_8.333x10x300dpi.jpg"Belaynesh""Belaynesh," 20 inches x 24 inches, Toned silver gelatin print, 2004. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/If-I-Could-See-Your-Face-(1999-2004)/10https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Yeshiwork_dusted_8.333x10x300dpi-copy1.jpg"Yeshiwork.""Yeshiwork." 20 inches x 24 inches, Toned silver gelatin print, 2004. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/If-I-Could-See-Your-Face-(1999-2004)/11https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/TheFirstWoman_dusted_8.333x10x300dpi.jpgThe first person with HIV that allowed me to photograph her face, 2004.The first person with HIV that allowed me to photograph her face, 2004. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Laughing-Competition-(2006)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/kaleb.jpgKalebKaleb, Laughing Competition Finalist, 2006. Pigment print from video still, 11 inches x 17 inches. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Laughing-Competition-(2006)/2 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Laughing-Competition-(2006)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/konjit2.jpgKonjitKonjit, Laughing Competition Finalist, 2006. Pigment print from video still, 11 inches x 17 inches. https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Laughing-Competition-(2006)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/tinsaelaughing.jpgtinsaelaughing.jpgStill from "Laughing Competition (Tinsae)", HD video, 8 min., 2006 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Laughing-Competition-(2006)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/tekabe.jpgTekabeTekabe, Laughing Competition Finalist, 2006. Pigment print from video still, 11 inches x 17 inches. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/1 https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/2https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/2q.jpg2q.jpgThe reason I chose this picture is to show my heritage. I hope one day my papaw will pass down his gun to me. - Jonathan Barnett https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/0005135-R1-07-18A.jpg0005135-R1-07-18A.jpgI pick this picture because it shows the woods of Kentucky in a way that most people can't see. They'll never be an exact picture like it.- Keisten Collins https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/3a-DUP.jpg3a-DUP.jpgPostcard design. Photograph by Marissa Pack. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/6a.jpg6a.jpgMembers of the Letcher County Senior Citizens Group writing postcards for the My Story to Tell installation at the old Whitesburg Post Office. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/5a-DUP2.jpg5a-DUP2.jpgCeleste Johnson's postcard (photograph by Jonathan Barnett) https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/FH000018.jpgFH000018.jpgMy heritage is very important to my family and me. - Jonathan Barnett https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/8https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/7a-DUP.jpg7a-DUP.jpgCarl Banks' postcard. Photograph by Daionara Bates, "My grandpa." https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/9https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/jonathanbarnett.jpgjonathanbarnett.jpgPhotograph by Jonathan Barnett. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/10https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/11-DUP2.jpg11-DUP2.jpg"Art"'s postcard. Photograph by Keaston Collins, "The picture of the man in the woods shows we are not a bunch of hillbillies." https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/11https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/flyer.jpgflyer.jpgExhibition poster https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/12https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/juliafood.jpgjuliafood.jpgInstallation in the old Whitesburg post office including photographs, soupbeans and cornbread and handwritten postcards. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/13https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/9-DUP2.jpg9-DUP2.jpgKeiston Collins and her family pose for a family portrait in front of their photographs. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/14https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/12-DUP.jpg12-DUP.jpgPostcards written by the community were sent to places like neighboring Harlan county as well as Lexington, California, and Jakarta. https://ericgottesman.net/Other-projects/My-Story-To-Tell-(2009)/15https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/cover.jpgcover.jpgFront/back cover of the book My Story to Tell (photograph by Devin H) https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Mobile-Photo-Studio-(2004)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/ShainmanInstallDetail.jpgShainmanInstallDetailInstallation, Jack Shainman Gallery, 2016. 77 toned silver gelatin prints from Polaroid negatives, 11 inches x 14 inches, mounted on dibond, sanded 1" wood shelving https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Mobile-Photo-Studio-(2004)/2 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Mobile-Photo-Studio-(2004)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/redait.jpgredait.jpgRedait https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Mobile-Photo-Studio-(2004)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/grid-2.jpggrid-2.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Mobile-Photo-Studio-(2004)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/mulugeta.jpgmulugeta.jpgMulugeta Wolde https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Mobile-Photo-Studio-(2004)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/kassa.jpgkassa.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Mobile-Photo-Studio-(2004)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/grid-9.jpggrid-9.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Mobile-Photo-Studio-(2004)/8https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/MobileStudio1.jpgMobileStudio1.jpgMobile Studio grid, 2011 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Mobile-Photo-Studio-(2004)/9https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/twin.jpgtwin.jpgKirubel Negash https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/We-Have-Woven-(2011)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_3390.jpgExhibition posterExhibition poster https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/We-Have-Woven-(2011)/2https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/posteridea2.jpgExhibition poster (detail)Exhibition poster (detail) https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/We-Have-Woven-(2011)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_3572-DUP.jpgSyrian poet Ayham Agha performs on top of trains in Giza.Syrian poet Ayham Agha performs on top of trains in Giza. https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/We-Have-Woven-(2011)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_3503.jpgSpectatorsSpectators on the train during exhibition opening. https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/We-Have-Woven-(2011)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_3597-DUP.jpgSquatters in Giza stationSquatters in Giza station https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/We-Have-Woven-(2011)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_2995-copy2.jpgCuratorial PortraitCo-curators Toleen Touq and Eric Gottesman. For more information, visit <a href="http://acuratorialinvestigationofthehijaz.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><u>our blog</u></a> or <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/media/original/Rail%20Diary_17oct-DUP.pdf" target="_blank"><u>download our essay</u></a> in <i>A Prior</i>. https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_4278.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/2 https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_7623.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_4473.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_0292-composite.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/6https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_3327.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_2894.jpgFilm set, JordanFilm set, Jordan (2011) https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/8https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_4223.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/9https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_2214-as-Smart-Object-1.jpgHome Garden BackgroundHome Garden Background #2. 30 inches x 20 inches. Giclee Print, 2010. https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/10https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_0111.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/11https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_3058.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/12https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_0488.jpgTrain station maquette, DamascusTrain station maquette, Damascus, 2011. https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/13https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_1840.jpg https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/14https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_2889fnl.jpgBackground #1<i>Background #1</i>, 2010 from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/STUDIO-KARMEN-with-Ahmed-Sefferini/1/caption">Studio Karmen</a> https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/15https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/img0002.jpgWedding pictureWedding photograph, Zarqa, Studio Karmen. https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/16https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/mortada.jpgMortadaMortada, a former Iraqi body builder, crippled during the war, 2011. https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/J_____-Is-Not-A-Country-(2006--)/17https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_2325fnl.jpgAhmed's Vessel<i>Ahmed's Vessel</i> from <a href="http://www.ericgottesman.net/Projects/STUDIO-KARMEN-with-Ahmed-Sefferini/1/caption">Studio Karmen</a> https://ericgottesman.net/For-Freedoms-(2016--)/Project-Description/1 https://ericgottesman.net/Sudden-Flowers-(1999-2014)/Project-Description/1 https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/Project-Description/1 https://ericgottesman.net/Pictures-Woke-The-People-Up-(2007-2013)/Project-Description/1 https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/It-Is-Promised-(And-Written)/1https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_6824-as-Smart-Object-1-DUP.jpgIMG_6824-as-Smart-Object-1-DUP.jpgImperfect Reenactments of the Balfour Declaration https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/It-Is-Promised-(And-Written)/2 https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/It-Is-Promised-(And-Written)/3https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_6826-as-Smart-Object-1-DUP.jpgIMG_6826-as-Smart-Object-1-DUP.jpgGallery installation, Handmade books of broken promises. https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/It-Is-Promised-(And-Written)/4https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/Untitled-2.jpgUntitled-2.jpgInstallation detail, handmade books of broken promises. https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/It-Is-Promised-(And-Written)/5https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_4065-DUP.jpgIMG_4065-DUP.jpgBroken Promise, ink on paper. https://ericgottesman.net/Colonial-Effects-(2006--)/It-Is-Promised-(And-Written)/7https://ericgottesman.net/pf-media/IMG_4098-DUP.jpgIMG_4098-DUP.jpgBroken Promise, ink on paper.