African Fashion Statement

Fabrice Monteiro

Belgian-Beninese photographer Fabrice Monteiro and designer Jah Gal used trash and cultural symbols to create The Prophecy, an exhibit of surreal photographs with a message. Each photograph focuses on a different offense against nature, specifically, nature in Africa. In their culture, Gal explains, "Every forbidden thing is protected by a Djinn." And what the two have created is a series of Djinns that rise horribly yet beautifully from their surroundings even as they point to our shortcomings and betrayal of the land (story, photos, video): http://thecreatorsproject.vice.com/blog/surreal-photographs-reveal-africas-environment-in-crisis