‘Lost Souls’ is a long-term project 2014-2022. It covers lives of people falling into the lowest social class, comprised of homeless people and hard drug users, contrasting the otherwise prosperous development of Bratislava and its region.
The Photographer has immersed himself in the marginalized culture from the inside. The most critical areas of the city were chosen for the purpose of the project in order to build a deep understanding of the situation, as well as an immersive perception. Although Bratislava is a rather safe city compared to some of its larger European counterparts, high-risk drug use is still prevalent and goes hand-in hand with criminal activities and prostitution in certain districts of the city.
Based on the author's experience there is only a little hope for people living on the fringes of society. Only a handful manages to get back to what most of us call a normal life. The goal of the project is to raise awareness and fight against prejudices.
The main message the project conveys is that even in the most critical groups you can meet sensitive, direct and kind human beings, who deserve our attention and assistance.
The Photographer has immersed himself in the marginalized culture from the inside. The most critical areas of the city were chosen for the purpose of the project in order to build a deep understanding of the situation, as well as an immersive perception. Although Bratislava is a rather safe city compared to some of its larger European counterparts, high-risk drug use is still prevalent and goes hand-in hand with criminal activities and prostitution in certain districts of the city.
Based on the author's experience there is only a little hope for people living on the fringes of society. Only a handful manages to get back to what most of us call a normal life. The goal of the project is to raise awareness and fight against prejudices.
The main message the project conveys is that even in the most critical groups you can meet sensitive, direct and kind human beings, who deserve our attention and assistance.