The Wilder Mann series explores man's complex relationship with nature and how vestiges of these costumes and past rituals continue to influence contemporary life, even in the digital age.
Charles Fréger lives and works in Rouen, France.
The Wilder Mann is currently on exhibit at Yossi Milo Gallery, New York.
April 11 - May 18, 2013
Charles Fréger
Wilder Mann
Babugeri, Bansko, Bulgaria, 2010-2011
© Charles Fréger, Courtesy Yossi Milo Gallery, New York
Caretos, Lazarim, Portugal, 2010-2011
© Charles Fréger, Courtesy Yossi Milo Gallery, New York
© Charles Fréger, Courtesy Yossi Milo Gallery, New York
Cerbul (Stag), Corlata, Romania, 2010-2011
© Charles Fréger, Courtesy Yossi Milo Gallery, New York
Laufr (Jumper), Trebic, Czech Republic, 2010-2011
© Charles Fréger, Courtesy Yossi Milo Gallery, New York
Ursul (Bear), Palanca, Romania, 2010-2011
© Charles Fréger, Courtesy Yossi Milo Gallery, New York
Courtesy the artist and Yossi Milo Gallery, New York
Charles Fréger, Wilder Mann
I adore this photographic series by Fréger. The animals and beasts are wonderful and give me a sense of connection to folklore and stories passed down from generation to generation.
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