Roger Ballen

Roger Ballen lives and works in Johannesburg, South Africa and has been represented by Hamiltons Gallery for many years. Through his work Ballen has created a unique aesthetic commonly referred to as the Ballenesque.

Ballen's photos often considered to be psychological and challenge the viewer's consciousness. The definitions of art and documentary are blurred and reveal a playful, absurd sense of comedy.

<span class="title">Enfold<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2021</span>

<span class="title">Discussion<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2018</span>

<span class="title">No Escaping<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2018</span>

<span class="title">Ghostriding<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2012</span>

<span class="title">Waif<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2012</span>

<span class="title">Amulet<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2011</span>

<span class="title">Omen<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2011</span>

<span class="title">Alter Ego<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2010</span>

<span class="title">Face Off<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2010</span>

<span class="title">Offering<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2009</span>

<span class="title">Bite<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2007</span>

<span class="title">Chuckles<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2007</span>

<span class="title">Sliced<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2007</span>

<span class="title">Ambience<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2006</span>

<span class="title">Dazed<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2006</span>

<span class="title">Overview<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2006</span>

<span class="title">Three Hands<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2006</span>

<span class="title">Apprehended<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2005</span>

<span class="title">Squawk<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2005</span>

<span class="title">Dejected<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">2000</span>

<span class="title">Rats on Kitchen Table<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">1999</span>

<span class="title">Horse Head on Chest of Drawers<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">1998</span>

<span class="title">Protectors<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">1998</span>

<span class="title">Captor and Captured<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">1997</span>

<span class="title">Security Guard and Puppy on Staircase<span class="title_comma">, </span></span><span class="year">1997</span>

Enfold, 2021
Discussion, 2018
No Escaping, 2018
Ghostriding, 2012
Waif, 2012
Amulet, 2011
Omen, 2011
Alter Ego, 2010
Face Off, 2010
Offering, 2009
Bite, 2007
Chuckles, 2007
Sliced, 2007
Ambience, 2006
Dazed, 2006
Overview, 2006
Three Hands, 2006
Apprehended, 2005
Squawk, 2005
Dejected, 2000
Rats on Kitchen Table, 1999
Horse Head on Chest of Drawers, 1998
Protectors, 1998
Captor and Captured, 1997
Security Guard and Puppy on Staircase, 1997

Roger Ballen

Enfold, 2021

Archival pigment print

Image: 19.68 x 19.68 in. (50 x 50 cm) | Framed: 29.9 x 28.7 (76 x 73 cm)

From an edition of 5

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