Atomic Overlook
by Clay Lipsky
portfolio special mention call 'EXTINCTION. THE WORLD WITHOUT US', 2019
“Atomic Overlook” is a series of photomontages that blend 1950’s atomic bomb tests with 21st century tourism. On the surface this series seeks to remind us of the ongoing threat of nuclear weapons yet there are many other layers of meaning. Concepts of voyeurism, catastrophe as spectacle, desensitization to media and the struggle to deal with global issues are all implied within.