LARKIN, Jason - Waiting

Background information

"While living in Johannesburg, British photographer Jason LARKIN was struck by the ever-present reality of people waiting. This state of expectation was, for him, a visual echo of an in-between state that many people in South Africa can find themselves in. LARKIN was drawn to those who sought shelter from the harsh summer sun by positioning themselves in the shade. Here the features of individuals are obscured, leaving only the subtlety of posture and the details of place. Omitting any reference to the purpose or outcome of each wait, Larkin simply records, beside each image, the duration of the wait. As part of the project, the website waiting today shows the photographs plus a collection of essays, poems and stories on the theme of waiting." (publisher's note, © photoworks, 2016)

Book reviews

• "‘Waiting’ opens a wealth of possible readings into contemporary life in South Africa." (© Jeff Ladd – 1000 words)
   "Even the most everyday experiences are inflected by larger forces, as Jason Larkin subtly demonstrates with his series ‘Waiting’." (© Paper Journal)
  "Jason Larkin’ book ‘Waiting’ collects photographs of South Africans waiting in the shade, which reveals a story that goes beyond the superficial." (© Alex King – Huck Magazine)

About the British photographer, Jason LARKIN (b. 1979)

Photo books by Jason LARKIN