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C magazine review/writing sample
Yuling Chen
2026 May 2nd
The exhibition, bones in the canal … , by torbjorn rodland, at David kordansky suggests a path not treaded, or traveled. The race issue at the heart of exhibition has been magnetized by the various faces of the characters displaying emotions rare and raw. Can a black person from Africa produce these types of photography? It challenged the viewers through a series of playing with words, vehicle, baby, virgins, Virgin Mary, penise. It criticizes the Israel Palestine warfare, conflicts and wars. It makes use of the garbage/trash narratives in the urban spaces, on the web and everywhere using these profane imagery producing unceased shocks. Etc.
Visiting Torbjørn Rødland's exhibition ‘Bones in the Canal’ offers a striking, immersive experience unlike any typical art show. The use of stark, unapologetic imagery confronts viewers head-on with raw emotional expressions and disturbing juxtapositions. What struck me most was how the piece questioned deeply ingrained stereotypes, especially relating to race and identity. Seeing faces and scenes that radiated vulnerability yet strength simultaneously, it challenged me to think about the role of photography in shaping social narratives. The artist’s inclusion of symbols like the Virgin Mary alongside profane elements creates a tension that forces a reconsideration of sacred versus profane, purity versus corruption. This tension effectively highlights ongoing global conflicts, particularly the Israel-Palestine situation, which the exhibition critiques through abstract yet poignant storytelling. It made me reflect on how visual art can break silence around political struggles and evoke empathy through layered metaphors. Moreover, the exhibition’s use of urban decay and “trash” imagery resonated profoundly. This choice underscores how discarded elements of public spaces metaphorically represent discarded or ignored human experiences and histories, especially those of marginalized groups. The rawness and shocks embedded in the display stay with you, lingering beyond the gallery walls, prompting ongoing contemplation on injustice and resilience. From a personal perspective, encountering this art stirred a complex blend of discomfort and awakening. It affirmed how confronting difficult truths in art encourages critical dialogues and understanding beyond surface-level interpretations. For anyone interested in exploring intersectional themes of race, conflict, and societal taboos through contemporary photography, this exhibition is an essential experience that pushes boundaries and perceptions in powerfully unexpected ways.
