Dietmar Eckell is a photographer who uses his skills to
preserve the relics of the cold war.
These images contain a wealth of emotion, nostalgia, and curiosity for
those who remember those tumultuous times.
Fore those who are too young to remember, the fate of the world was held
in the balance of East vs. West, The Soviet Union vs. The United States. Times were simpler back then. We had an easily identifiable “enemy.” We knew where they were. And we followed, what could be argued, a
successful campaign of Mutually Assured Destruction (MAD). This doctrine allowed us to survive these
decades of stress. One of the best
things that could be said for those times is that they were more predictable
than today.
The relics
so skillfully captured in these images are largely defensive, but some have
offensive overtones. The shots of
abandoned conveyances bring forth questions galore. Were there any survivors? How long did the rescue take? What caused the
crash or breakdown? Do these empty
shells have souls?...
The subject
matter makes the art in Dietmar Eckell’s work.
I hope that you find your own questions and take time to explore his
haunting imagery.
More of his work can be viewed here: http://www.dietmareckell.com
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