The Gritty And Often Controversial Photographer Roger Ballen Tells Us What He's Learnt

The Gritty And Often Controversial Photographer Roger Ballen Tells Us What He's Learnt

Rediscover yourself.

As I travelled the world I began to observe and photograph boys. They seem to share a universal language: instinct and raw emotion were primary wherever I went. Through my memories of boyhood, I felt reborn. Interacting with the boys I began to recreate this essential part of myself, something I had long since forgotten, something that had seemed only a dream. My journey through the world now became a journey to rediscover boyhood.

In travel there is truth.