In this series of images, Stephen WILKES lends himself to urbex photography. He captures the disused premises of Ellis Island, the historic gateway for immigrants arriving in the United States. Following the departure of the immigration service in 1954, the island was abandoned, left without inhabitants or life. Stephen Wilkes then photographs the decline of this place, a former obligatory passage to attempt the American dream. Despite the ravages of time, he succeeds in sublimating it and provoking a reflection on decadence.
E52 Powerhouse, door study, 1998-2003, series: ‘Ellis Island’
Original photography
Ilfochrome print
Signed and numbered by the artist
122 x 152,4 cm / 48 x 60 inch, edition of 8
76,2 x 101,6 cm / 30 x 40 inch, edition of 20
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E53 Aerial Ellis Island, 1998-2003, series: ‘Ellis Island’
Original photography
Ilfochrome print
Signed and numbered by the artist
122 x 152,4 cm / 48 x 60 inch, edition of 8
76,2 x 101,6 cm / 30 x 40 inch, edition of 20
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E54 Green Room, 1998-2003, series: ‘Ellis Island’
Original photography
Ilfochrome print
Signed and numbered by the artist
122 x 152,4 cm / 48 x 60 inch, edition of 8
76,2 x 101,6 cm / 30 x 40 inch, edition of 20
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E55 Administrative Quarters, 1998-2003, series: ‘Ellis Island’
Original photography
Ilfochrome print
Signed and numbered by the artist
122 x 152,4 cm / 48 x 60 inch, edition of 8
76,2 x 101,6 cm / 30 x 40 inch, edition of 20
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E56 Measles Ward, two chairs, 1998-2003, series: ‘Ellis Island’
Original photography
Ilfochrome print
Signed and numbered by the artist
122 x 152,4 cm / 48 x 60 inch, edition of 8
76,2 x 101,6 cm / 30 x 40 inch, edition of 20
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E59 Hallway study with plant life, 1998-2003, series: ‘Ellis Island’
Original photography
Ilfochrome print
Signed and numbered by the artist
122 x 152,4 cm / 48 x 60 inch, edition of 8
76,2 x 101,6 cm / 30 x 40 inch, edition of 20
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E71 Window Study Recreation Room, 1998-2003, series: ‘Ellis Island’
Original photography
Ilfochrome print
Signed and numbered by the artist
122 x 152,4 cm / 48 x 60 inch, edition of 8
76,2 x 101,6 cm / 30 x 40 inch, edition of 10 (only 1 left)
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E36 Isolation Ward, Statue of Liberty, 1998-2003, series: ‘Ellis Island’
Original photography
Ilfochrome print
Signed and numbered by the artist
122 x 152,4 cm / 48 x 60 inch, edition of 8
76,2 x 101,6 cm / 30 x 40 inch, edition of 20
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
