Oliver Ehmig : A Sense of Place
Button Studios is honored to introduce Oliver Ehmig as the inaugural artist in our mission to collaborate and showcase voices with a powerful message and vision for a better world.
Ehmig's work embodies the essence of our mission to uncover hidden corners of our world and spark meaningful conversations around positive change. Through his compelling visual narratives, Ehmig delves into the complexities of the human experience, shedding light on the often-overlooked aspects of humanity. His art challenges viewers to confront uncomfortable truths and inspires us to imagine a more just and equitable world. Join us as we embark on this transformative journey with Oliver, whose lens reveals the profound and often unseen layers of our shared humanity.
Oliver Ehmig is more than a photographer; he is a passionate explorer and storyteller, delving into the overlooked corners of the places he explores. His work transcends visual documentation, becoming a powerful medium to portray the unseen and the forgotten. In an era dominated by mainstream narratives, many regions remain shrouded in obscurity.
His work highlights regions such as Chocó, El Salado, and Antioquia in Colombia—areas that possess unique and raw beauty while grappling with stark contrasts of culture and environment. His unique perspective transports viewers to places most would not dare to go, revealing their inhabitants' resilience, culture, and life, intriguing us with a new way of seeing. In Chocó, Ehmig's photos depict vibrant communities surrounded by lush rainforests, where the richness of nature contrasts with economic challenges. In El Salado, his work juxtaposes the scars of conflict with the enduring spirit of its people. In Antioquia, his images portray the region's idiosyncrasies and the challenges modernity brings to their daily lives.
