Parallel worlds: Brilliant photo gallery hailed as "the best we've ever seen"
Turkish graphic designer Uğur Gallenkuş is known for his famously confronting photographs, where he shows the juxtaposition of the East and the West. Using his art to raise awareness about the injustices happening in the present, he creates dramatic collages by combining two photographs from different parts of the world to reveal the stark contrast between those living a life of privilege, and those who are facing extreme poverty.
The artist believes that images can speak a thousand words, saying: “The solution to a crisis can be described by many complicated words, but you don’t need to know a language to read and understand a work of art. Art is the master of all languages.”
The activist was inspired by the idea of two different worlds, as his home country Turkey is located next door to one of the most dangerous regions in the modern world.
The difference between the two, whilst next to each other, was dramatic, with many taking to social media to comment on the profound effect the images had on them.
“Poignant and moving. I hope those of us who have the ability and privilege to make a change keep these images in their thoughts every day,” said one user.
“I’ve been using Facebook for 10 years and these are the most brilliant, eye opening photos I’ve ever seen. Kudos to the creator,” said another.
“Brilliant! These photos speak volumes. Such a unique way of portraying the massive contrasts that exist in our world,” wrote a third.
“Wow, this creator has the power to make a bold statement of today’s society. I’m so moved,” said another.
Warning: Some of these images may be confronting, but eye-opening nonetheless.
Scroll through the gallery above to see Uğur Gallenkuş’ brilliant work of art.
Photos courtesy of Uğur Gallenkuş.