Matthew Phipps
Bad Hair Day, Pátzcuaro, Michoacan, 2019
C Print on Baryta Archival Paper
16 x 24"
Edition 1 of 3
Signed and numbered in ink on recto
Matthew Phipps's journey as a documentarian began at the age of 15 when he embarked on a series of travels that have taken him to more than twenty countries. Armed with his skateboard and camera, he immerses himself in diverse situations, capturing profound stories through his lens. Phipps's photographs showcase the wide range of human emotions and living conditions, highlighting both joy and suffering. He seeks out extraordinary situations in our complex world, diving deep into his subjects' lives, asking questions, and forming friendships while pushing himself visually and culturally. Phipps's work focuses on the truth, revealing the beauty in reality through complex scenes involving multiple subjects and visual planes.