Realest 2nd Ed. Print
Realest Photo-Ethnography of Culture with Ennis Chung like tennis
2nd Edition Print
2020
Vancouver, BC
7.125" X 9.5" X 0.6"
218 pages
1 of 50
soft cover book, acrylic paint
$300
feat. Sebastian Mikael, NickyChulo, Hindz, Cbass, Jackie Chain, Mike Reesé, DJ Osh Kosh, Chuck Inglish, Meko Yohannes, Dr. Dax, Ethereal, Speakerfoxxx, Ashley Outrageous, Jonas Leon, Mr. DJ, Ellie Sweetz, Chike, Henny, Jace, Bosco, Audra The Rapper, Jae DeSouza, Ohhdee, Mario Kristian, Justin Lehmann, Stephen Malbon, Idris Abdul Wahid, Spanto, Gianni Lee & Ibra
Half anthropological, half introspective. Realest is an independent thesis abstracting traditional academic research practices with contemporary art outputs. Ennis photo-documents 30 participants on 35mm film, each for a minimum of 24 consecutive hours. Following a trail of good energy leads to iconic individuals in the American Hip-Hop industry – gateway to the broader music / entertainment industry and Black Culture. In the meantime, Ennis finds out her husband is cursed, her best friends are disappearing one by one and her dream life in New York starts falling apart.
“First ten pages of your book and I said wow out loud four times. This is so great.”
Yancey Strickler
Founder of Kickstarter / Metalabel
The Realest project reflects on an incredibly simple but undeniable fact. When we let others into the little, seemingly ordinary moments of our lives, that glimpse will change our existing preconceptions.
DigitalRev
Be prepared to add Ennis Chung’s name to the long list of women in hip hop culture who have become respected and renowned for their own creative spirit... In an era where throwing around the phrase “culture vulture” has become second nature, it’s comforting to see someone whose involvement in hip hop is ultimately forged by a sincere interest in its culture and genuine intent above all.
Turn Down Mag
