’93 Punching the Light
’93 Punching the Light’ by Simon Burstall is a photographic collection published by Damiani in 2019. This edition features 116 pages and is presented in English. The book showcases Burstall’s artistic origins, coinciding with the vibrant underground rave scene in Sydney during the early ’90s. Captured when Burstall was just 17 years old, the photographs reflect the people, style, and culture of that era, offering a glimpse into his formative experiences as a young photographer.
Readers will find an intimate exploration of Burstall’s life through his images, which are complemented by his journal entries from the time. This collection not only highlights the energy of the rave scene but also delves into themes of youth and adolescence. The book serves as a visual narrative that traces the intersection of photography and popular culture, providing insights into the social dynamics of the period.
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“Traces Burstall’s artistic origins, which happened to coincide with the halcyon days of Sydney’s underground rave scene.” -Rachel Hahn, Vogue
Australian-born, New York-based photographer Simon Burstall (born 1975) began taking photographs at age 15, shooting his friends while they were surfing and clowning around on the beaches of Sydney, Australia. His camera followed him into the warehouses and clubs of Sydney’s burgeoning rave scene in the early ’90s. The images in ’93: Punching the Light come from this period: they were all shot in 1993 in Sydney, when Burstall was 17 years old, capturing the people, the style and the culture of the rave scene.
Looking back at this material some 25 years later, Burstall gathers these pictures into an intimate and electric book. Drawing on the photographer’s own journal entries from the period–with details of his life, his friends and his experiences–’93: Punching the Light captures the energy of the ’90s rave scene and the wide-eyed wonderment of youth and adolescence.
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