Browsing Victor Cobo’s work demands time. At first glance, his images are dreamy vignettes linked loosely by a very unique photographic style. By studying his statements and spending time lingering over his complete body of work, the images (in his three separate essays) each take on a strikingly voyeuristic feel that takes the viewer on a stream-of-consciousness journey through the lives of both Victor and his subjects. There is a certain visceral quality that is truthful in a poetic light. Looking at the collection reinforces that Victor has a splendid visual toolbox at his disposable when telling stories. Cobo has some truly remarkable and different work worth visiting.
Cobo’s latest essay, American Dreams, is on display at David Alan Harvey’s Burn magazine, and Victor’s two previous essays “remember when you loved me” and “way down in the hole” are available on his website.
Photographs copyright Victor Cobo, used with permission.
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