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I have always been fascinated by the idea that Europeans also had deep-seated tribal traditions. Usually, when we speak of the tradition of masks or masked men exotic places like Africa come to mind. While researching this project I found proof that there are deep-rooted tribal traditions in Europe as well. I realize that the concept of \u00abtribalism\u00bb might be too broad but my intention is to express the fact that we too have our own exoticism. I noticed that there are traditions observed in Austria with strong tribal features. The same applies to most of France with the exception of the areas bordering Spain and in the south-eastern portion of the country. My research began in Austria. After that I went to Hungary, Greece, Italy (Sardinia) and then I decided to expand my exploration to the entire European continent. After the book was completed in 2011 (with nineteen documented countries), I continued my travels and research. At the moment I have material from twenty-one different countries and my research continues because I have toured one or two countries per year.<\/p>\n
Actually, I would say that there is a lot of common ground because all of these traditions are linked to similar systems and festivities \u2013 the holiday of Saint Nicholas, Christmas, New Year\u2019s celebrations and Carnival. There are different moments, usually in the winter, during which these traditions come to life in the Czech Republic, Austria or Italy and even if the distance between these countries is remarkable, the traditions are observed in a very similar manner.<\/p>\n
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<\/b>Yes, in regards to my work as a photographer, this was the first time. When Teho spoke to me about this, I initially gave it some thought because what really interested me was the possibility of finding common ground between my photographs and music. We agreed on that right away. He was totally open and really great. He was very quick to finalize the work and compose the music. We haven\u2019t limited our collaboration to \u00abWilder Mann\u00bb, however. Teho has also helped me with an installation project regarding the masks of theCommedia dell\u2019Arte<\/a>based on the video I did in Venice. There is something about his work that connects immediately with my photographs and this is something that doesn\u2019t happen very often. It was really a positive experience. Teho is always very effective. He has this really powerful energy and he\u2019s never tired. I could tell that the work was progressing quickly and that he was very inspired by the book and needed to keep active and not waste any time.<\/p>\n I really hope so. I gave him a few suggestions for song titles \u2013 for example, I wanted a piece that described the awakening of a bear and he composed The Waking of the Bear<\/i> and it really works! I like that weight we hear in the lower notes and sounds. It sounds as if it comes from some intimate place deep inside\u2026the entire album has that kind of weight and I like it a lot. You can almost hear the roar of an animal in some spots.<\/p>\n No, not at all. I would listen to the music and he would evaluate my reaction and work from there. I didn\u2019t want to influence his musical work because it was \u00abhis\u00bb work, his territory and I didn\u2019t want to suggest a thing. It was a great experience and I hope that there will be more of them. We are thinking about another collaboration, a new project.<\/p>\n It never occurred to me because I never work that way. Come to think of it, I might be embarrassed. I think it\u2019s better that things work the other way around. That the images inspire the music. I am usually inspired by the life of a community or group. So that kind of change is improbable.<\/p>\n Yes, I have been doing this since I was eighteen years old. I keep doing it because creating these photographic series means moving around and interacting with places even though from time to time I have some problems when I find a new subject. Photographing whatever I want is not always possible or allowed. I usually take on more than one project at a time. At the moment I am working on a book which is coming out in two months.<\/p>\n It is called Bretonnes<\/i>\u00a0and it\u2019s being published in France by Actes Sud and in England by Thames&Hudson. It explores the women in Brittany and their clothing\u2026.It is a work that was primarily inspired by paintings and old photographs. In a way, it is the opposite of \u00abWilder Mann\u00bb\u00a0<\/i>which was about crude men. Although there actually is a common factor between the two photographic series because the communicative power of the groups emerges in both. In Bretonnes<\/i>\u00a0we see women interacting amongst themselves with a secret life, a system of secret signs that are not a language per se, but something linked to the instinctive part of relationships between women.<\/p>\n It is a part of France that stands alone. It cultivates a strong tie with tradition, especially the Celtic one, but that culture also identifies strongly with modernity. This is a very energetic and vital portion of the country.<\/p>\n [youtube id=”F33ayGx22lk” width=”620″ height=”360″]<\/p>\n Images and video<\/p>\n (1 cover)\u00a0Teho Teardo, Music for Wilder Mann cover (2) Charles Freger, Wilder Mann, 2010-2011, Skoromati (3) Charles Freger, Wilder Mann, 2010-2011. Luzifer, Kleine, Teufel (4) Charles Freger, Wilder Mann, book cover (5) Teardo Live, PH Simona Caleo (6) Charles Freger, Shooting (7)\u00a0Video with music by Teho Teardo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Charles Fr\u00e9ger talks about his anthropological interest fingered throughout the photographic eye and about the encounter with the composer Teho Teardo, shortly in Rome. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":[],"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[5376,5394],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nI think that your photographs are very powerful and that they have great strength \u2013 the subjects you portray, your outfitting and sets, your colours. Do you think that music has that same power?<\/b><\/h6>\n
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<\/p>\nDid you exchange ideas with the musician during the development of the musical project?<\/b><\/h6>\n
That\u2019s wonderful news.<\/b>\u00a0How would you feel about taking photos based upon the music you hear? Doing a reverse process and letting yourself be inspired by music.<\/strong><\/h6>\n
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<\/p>\nYour solo exhibition with the photographs from \u00abWilder Mann\u00bb\u00a0was inaugurated at Rome\u2019s Cembalo Gallery on 6 February. You will be in Rome on the 26th<\/sup> for the concert where Teho Teardo will perform the music he composed for your photos which are also featured on his album. Your work takes you around the world all the time. <\/b><\/h6>\n
What is the subject of this book?<\/strong><\/h6>\n
As far as I can tell, the people from Brittany seem to be very communicative.<\/strong><\/h6>\n
\nCharles Fr\u00e9ger<\/a>, \u00abThe Wilder Mann\u00bb, Galleria del Cembalo<\/a>, Roma, 06.02 – 28.03.2015. Special concert by \u00a0<\/a>Teho Teardo <\/a>on February\u00a026th,\u00a0<\/sup>perform ing the music he composed for Fr\u00e9ger photos<\/strong><\/h6>\n
Charles Fr\u00e9ger<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0| \u00a0Teho Teardo<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h6>\n
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