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Rafal Milach
Rafal Milach, Polish photographer of Russian origin, presents his book “7 Rooms” – a result of several years’ work in Russia.
Rafal Milach
On May 6 2012, the exhibition of “7 Rooms” opened in Moscow.
Rafal Milach
"It was impossible to fit the entire country into my lens. So I decided to focus on the people I spend time with, communicate with and get back to. That’s how this project evolved.”
Rafal Milach
These people were born in the Soviet Union; they are 20 to 30 years of age.
Rafal Milach
“I believe that an artist’s story can only be honest if you have personally experienced the things you’re trying to convey.”
Rafal Milach
Nearly all the “7 Rooms” pictures could have been taken in Poland or Eastern Europe. Most of the photos are “anyplace.”
Rafal Milach
Quite few of them make it clear that they were shot in Russia.
Rafal Milach
Each room is connected with the space in which people live with their families or by themselves.
Rafal Milach
This is not a story about a country; this is a story about people.
Rafal Milach
Originally there were more characters, and it was a hard choice.
Rafal Milach
“But there were some to whom I returned during those six years and I understood that they would remain.”
Rafal Milach
The idea of the exhibition is that you come to get first emotions and impressions.
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