Dreamhouses
Edition of 15
The recurrent devastating typhoons in the province "Visayas" have dramatically influenced the dreams of local inhabitants for new homes. Rather than envisioning mere beauty and comfort, they long for structures that assure protection, stability and security. Concrete walls, supported by steel beams, for example, are luxuries beyond the means of most.
Dream Houses shows the some of the longings for domestic tranquility.of Philippine "Nipa Huts" dwellers. The series is not only a documentation of current living situations. Look again at the photographs and you will begin to see traces of each dwellers "dream-house" complete the picture.
Timo Klein evokes a provocative view of current living conditions that enliven the pictured dreams that bring a brighter future into focus.