Thanks to photographer Boris Austin for sending me a link to his recent project, Sichuan Earthquake, featuring a narrative-esque look at his travels in China with journalist Janis Vougioukas on assignment for Stern Magazine.

“In under 10 days they were challenged with finding 10 people who [were] featured in iconic news images of the earthquake to find out how their lives had changed…”

There is some good imagery in the collection, including this portrait of nurse Nurse Gu Yun Xian, 25 (above). I like seeing the contrast in the subjects between Austin’s portraits and the corresponding ‘iconic images,’ but I’m curious if Boris will be adding audio elements to the piece. A multimedia component would  elevate the viewer’s experience, especially at points in the collection where the team is driving along the countryside. Despite a rather nitpicky request, Austin covered his tracks well, and I look forward to the final product.

Above: Nurse Gu Yun Xian, photograph copyright Boris Austin and used with permission.