JR - The French Photographer

JR, a french photographer, started when he found a camera in the Paris metro in 2001. After he found this camera he knew his destiny was to head all around Europe and begin capturing photos of the real world in the city streets. When he was younger JR had always been interested in graffiti, and that is what influenced him to combine the thought of photography being installed into the streets, like graffiti has been into the cities. JR has work that reveals true humanity, and had decide to put forth his work in places where people can be inspired to change the world for the better (usually the cities). JR once said, "the street is the largest art gallery in the world.", and this is what keeps him going each and everyday.

This artist influences me because he has is very determined to inspire others around the world, while also making the world a better and more admirable place. One of his most inspiring pieces of art is the "Women Are Heroes" project. JR took photographs of women, of their eyes and face, and put them on the roof top of their fragile houses. The material used for the photographs are water resistant so that during heavy rain season, the houses can be protected.

"Woman Are Heroes" in Kenya. 2009.

"Portrait of a Generation". 2004.

"Unframed". Ellis Island. 2014.

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