Disappearing

• Photographer
  Marinka Masséus, Netherlands
• Studio
  Marinka Masséus Photography

For centuries Papua New Guinea has been mostly undisturbed by
outside influences. The reputation of its fierce warriors have kept
Western conquerors and -later- investors and visitors at arm’s length.
This is changing fast.

Papua New Guinea is catapulted into the future. Developments that
have taken centuries here in Europe, play themselves out in a few
years. Western companies eagerly pounce on this 'virgin' land,
determined to acquire the many raw materials and to secure a place in
the undeveloped economy.

They bring our way of life with them, into a society that still largely
consists of traditional tribes. How will PNG handle this? Each person's
individual identity is strongly influenced by the traditions of the tribe.
Will they keep their traditions alive? If not, what will develop in its
place?

In this series Papua’s new way of life due to the disappearance of
traditional tribal structures is documented. Mostly in cities, away from
nature and traditions. This series is the mirror image of the series
“Villages” in which the traditional lifestyle, in small villages close to
nature and tradition is shown. Both series and more of Marinka's work
from PNG are currently featured at WM Gallery in Amsterdam.

• Awards
  New Dutch Talent 2014 Exhibition Linden Museum Stuttgart, Germany- June 2014 Published 1x.com Yearbook Passion - Dec 2013 3 times shortlisted TPOTY Travel Photographer of the Year 2013 2nd Prize Photographer of the Year 2013, Zoom Magazine