
Velvet Blood Noir
- Publisher
- Éditions Bessard
- Year
- 2024
- Specifications
- zine
stapled binding
30 x 21 cm
32 pages
Risograph printing
50 copies
Colour
The publication's 30 images focus primarily on nudes and environmental photography.
Arnis Balcus was born in Riga, Latvia. He is a documentary photographer whose work focuses on exploring Latvian identity, history, and society. He approaches his subjects directly and rawly, using photography as a means to document and preserve the world around him. Through his images, he aims to capture the essence of his subjects, be they the environment, society, or young people.
In his work, Balcus seeks to shed light on the complexities and nuances of Latvian life and challenge viewers to think about the world in new and unexpected ways. His images are powerful and evocative, inviting viewers to look beyond the surface and consider the deeper meanings and implications of what they see.