Publisher/APE

Google翻訳
Belgian photographer Jurgen Maelveit's Furs collection is a collection of works by the artist Jurgen Maelveit. Known both as a photographer and the founder of the art book publisher APE (Art Paper Editions), Maelveit has forged a unique culture through both photography and publishing. His juxtaposition of anonymous, fragmented images evokes ambiguous emotions and fetishistic sensations in the viewer, resulting in a distinctive style that combines serenity with uneasiness. This limited edition, published by APE in 2019, features the word "furs" (fur) as its title, and is composed of fragmented tactile motifs such as the surface of bodies, clothing, and materials. The monochrome photographs oscillate between exposed sensuality and obscured realms, creating a tension between the visual and the sensory. The hardcover design also echoes the theme, emphasizing the materiality and fetishistic worldview of photography. This book, which unites the activities of artist and publisher, is an important work that symbolizes Maelveit's explorations.