@BRONFER
Fascinated by the sea and the horizon line
The book, resulting from an eight-year project (2016-2024), has a symbolic title. This is primarily because the materials for the book were filmed near Sodom Mountain, a biblical symbol that warns humanity about the consequences of unsustainable living. The book presents two visual narratives: one showcasing the beauty of the Dead Sea Valley and the other highlighting the ecological catastrophe this area faces due to mankind’s wickedness and carelessness. Connecting these two visual domains into one coherent story was a significant challenge, and after almost two years of trial and error, I believe that a path has been found, and we present this book for your judgment. “The Dead Sea has always fascinated people throughout history. People have prayed, sinned, healed, and killed each other on these shores. They built dams and plants, drilled wells, cut the sea off from any source of fresh water, and left it to die. Meanwhile, people continue praying, sinning, and killing each other, moving their cheap beach chairs and sunshades further and further away, silently following the disappearing sea.”
Alexander Bronfer was born in Ukraine and studied in Saint Petersburg, Russia. After spending some time in Lithuania, he moved to Israel, where he lived on a kibbutz in the southern part of the country and fell in love with the Dead Sea region and the desert. Alexander is a gifted and innovative artist with a distinct approach to street photography. He emphasizes the connection between street and fine art photography, capturing his emotions about the scene rather than simply portraying reality. His current primary interest is environmental issues and our relationship with nature. His latest book, “Under Sodom Mountain,” highlights the ecological catastrophe that the Dead Sea Valley faces due to humanity’s negligence and irresponsibility. Alexander is also a member of the team at Burn Magazine.
