the work of JR is quite special. a french-tunisian contemporary photographer, who just recently won the ted award (for ideas worth spreading) is making his mark throughout the world. his work is massive in size, larger than your average installation. his canvas: the roofs, walls, buildings, and even trains. taking portraits of local community members, from anywhere from kibera, kenya to phnom penh, he creates larger than life replications which are then strategically placed. the local heroes become the true fabric of these cities, as their large eyes, faces, or noses, become aligned with infrastructure, for long times to come. his most recent work in kibera, has led to watertight rooftops, due to the vinyl tarpaulins he used.  inspired by his humanitarian efforts, i need to arrange for an exploratory trip to one of these many communities.  

unfortunately, my post does not do these images justice. but i do hope the project resonates.