Marais
WORK TO LIVE / WORK TO LOVE? "HORSEPLAY” for LAMPOON is a cult-like exploration of human connection as the ultimate expression of sustainability. In a world divided, we tend to forget our basic need for closeness. We are constantly exposed to messages of conflict and destruction, but what about our primal desire for each other?
PHOTOGRAPHy AND STORYTELLING BY Steve marais
Highlights
I believe that storytelling is a powerful way to cope with dark times. Stories are spaces where we can recreate and renew ourselves. In an age when AI is challenging our sacred bond with creativity, original stories reveal the timeless links between originality, culture, and human connection.
digital zines
STEVE MARAIS PRESENTS HIS WORKS THROUGH DIGITAL EDITIONS AND AN ANNUAL PRINT MAGAZINE FOR RETROSPECTIVES. VOLUMES 1 AND 2 OF HIS DIGITAL ZINES OFFER A SENSORY AND INTIMATE EXPERIENCE, FEATURING COLOURFUL PAGES AND VARIOUS TEXTURES TO CREATE A LEISURELY READING EXPERIENCE. THESE ZINES ALSO INCLUDE WEB LINKS FOR EASY ACCESS TO RESPECTIVE ONLINE STORIES. IN FUTURE, EXPECT SMALLER COLLECTIONS OF MARAIS' WORK, INCLUDING NSFW ZINES AND SEASONAL EDITIONS.
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visual statement
• I choose to transform every ‘you’ and every life I touch by creating fresh, motivating and uplifting visuals.
• I choose to illuminate the beauty of life by exposing human experiences that show their diversity and complexity.
• I choose to challenge the status quo by reflecting the realities that we as humans face, not just the ones that are imposed on us.
• I choose to embrace all kinds of people and encourage them to share their perspectives and insights so that together we can create new ones.
• I choose to portray the everyday by making variety and choice a conscious part of my visual journey.
• I choose to simplify the complexity of the world by applying my artistic vision to authentic storytelling.
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I’m represented in Germany by 70seven artist M.G.M.T
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