Henry Roy's photographic work transcends cultural barriers and time through a unique blend of dreamlike imagery and poetic resistance. Spanning over four decades, his career draws on influences from his home in Haiti to Europe and Africa, creating layered narratives rich in philosophical depth. His recent project, Impossible Island, reflects on themes of exile and the quest for refuge, utilizing symbolism like water and sunlight to depict a bittersweet universe. Roy's style is characterized by a filmic quality, inviting viewers to explore alternate realities while challenging imperialist views and inviting contemplation on the human experience.
Impossible Island evokes my exile and the quest for a metaphorical island, an imaginary refuge where one can escape the brutality of the world. It presents a bittersweet universe where water and sunlight dominate, symbols of both life and death.
Roy creates little mythologies that seem to take their subjects outside their particular time and place. His work is intentionally dreamlike, where we feel we are riding shotgun in someone else's dream.
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