LAS MANDARINAS
Yucatán, MEXICO
The desire to photograph Yucatán came from the desire to part the colors of Yucatán. Where the people, the surroundings and my feelings were intensified during every stroll. Capturing photography at a spark of spontaneity. Life there was warm and rich with culture and fragrances, from the fields of coco palms and the aroma of sauces from Mexican cooking.
Cinematic clips of the long peaceful shadows painting the buildings in the late afternoons. Passing my fingers through the intricate metal doors of the houses in Mérida, as I walked down the street during sunset.
While in the countryside there is architecture that is very unique to the land. Where history still whispers through every stone.
When the feeling passes and I return home, that photo is the closest thing to memory that I have.
They say,
Las Mandarinas are the prawns of the Yucatecans.
The photos of Las Mandarinas emphasize the rural architecture and merge past and present, displaying a surrealistic visual effect by shooting with 35mm slide chrome film and cross processing it, to intensify the color temperature.
An attempt to capture not only what I saw, but the heat that I felt in the Yucatan. It is a place that holds an incredible amount of natural & historical treasures. MANY UNdiscovered.
What I found interesting was discovering connections within the customs and lifestyle in rural Mexico, that also exists in Haiti.
It reminds me that no matter the distance we are all connected.
Photography & Handmade book created by Guylene Solon
