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Dec 2015 back issue
by Ronan Guillou
Produced between 2011 and 2013, the Country Limit series covers a broad
geographical zone that extends from the vast plains to the outskirts of
American cities in several States. The title refers to the «City Limit» sign
that marks the entrance into American urban areas.
With a combination of social description and topographical observation,
Ronan Guillou presents photographs of Americans in the rural world and of
landscapes that are marked by human activity. Exploring the relationship
between man and territory, the overall body of work recounts the fragility of
a certain America: fragile human existence and fragile nature, together
under pressure from the ceaseless demands of contemporary society.
Within this narrative are references to the myth of the majestic landscapes
and the pioneer era, allusions to nostalgia for yesterday’s adventures and
a bygone era.
Trailer Sisters, Alabama.
Willy Jean, Mississippi.
Zenith, Colorado.
Chris, Texas.
Christina, Colorado.
Country Limit, New Mexico.
Crisis Unit, Colorado.
Intruder, Wyoming.
Larimer County, Colorado.
Lawrence by the Canadian River, Texas.
On The Edge, Nevada.
Plains Market, Colorado.
Red Rooster, Alabama.
Runnels County, Texas.
Songs To Warm The Heart, Mississippi.
Junk Valley, Wyoming.
Apportioned, Mississippi.
