End Times

"End Times" av Jill Greenberg er både fantastiske og sære, dynket med både realisme og fantasi. Bildene hennes er vakre og gripende, og har både politisk og personlig betydning. Greenbergs tema er tabu: Barn i smerte. Hun ønsker å utnytte dette ubehagelig bildet til å bryte gjennom det "pop mainstreame" og begynne en nasjonal dialog.

“The children I photographed were not harmed in any way. And, as a mother, I am quite aware of how easily toddlers can cry. Storms of grief sweep across their features without warning; a joyful smile can dissolve into a grimace of despair. The first little boy I shot, Liam, suddenly became hysterically upset. It reminded me of helplessness and anger I feel about our current political and social situation. The most dangerous fundamentalists aren’t just waging war in Iraq; they’re attacking evolution, blocking medical research and ignoring the environment. It’s as if they believe the apocalyptic End Time is near, therefore protecting the earth and future of our children is futile. As a parent I have to reckon with the knowledge that our children will suffer for the mistakes our government is making. Their pain is a precursor of what is to come.”
- Jill Greenberg -

The Sunday Times Magazine var det derimot mer opptatt av en annen debatt da de skrev på forsiden:  

"The greate lolipop debate; A photographer steals sweets from children and captures their reactions. Is it art or abuse?" 

Japp, japp. Kunst selger.

Kilder: 
- http://www.guyhepner.com/collections/jill-greenberg-end-times
- http://www.thepalmbeachtimes.com/Pages/Jill%20Greenberg.php