In the Absence of God

40 Pages - 33 Photographs Limited to 40 Copies 27x20cm 2019

In the Absence of God presents the third chapter of the Nomansland-series. The Nomansland project was started in 2016 and initially inspired by motives of self-reflection towards overcoming mental health issues. In the Absence of God focusses more closely on the research and portrayal of personal trauma, caused by the codependent vicious circle of prejudice of social constructions such as countries, culture and religion. Constantly craving for the approval and love of others or greater beings, with very little work being done towards prioritising loving oneself and understanding oneself independently first, makes the answer of the question ‘Why do I feel incomplete?’ rather apparent. The project photographically explores the first step towards exploring and overcoming one’s own trauma by portraying ‘good and bad’ as equal concepts; trauma as part of everyone’s identity. The concepts of trauma and cultural codependency will be further elaborated in my upcoming ‘The Trauma of Society’ - Thesis.​​​​​​​
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Limited edition Zine (40 Copies, signed and numbered), presenting a small selection of photographs from the 'In the Absence of God' - exhibitions (Saigon, Vietnam, 2019). 
The cover image of the book and zine 'In the absence of god' showing the model Zarah Nguyen, created and published by the artist Tobias Ahlbrecht.
Introduction page and project description for Tobias Ahlbrecht's book 'In the Absence of God'.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing a snake and a rabbit.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing the model Zarah Nguyen in a T-pose.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing a rat and a motorcycle.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing a boy and the Model Zarah Nguyen.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing a chicken and Zarah Nguyen.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing a snake and the model Zarah Nguyen.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing two photos of Zarah Nguyen.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing a goose and Zarah Nguyen.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing two birds in a pan.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing the Model Zarah nguyen and a banana wrapped in plastic.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing the artist Tobias Ahlbrecht and chicken eggs.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing a portrait of Tobias Ahlbrecht and chickens.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing the model Zarah Nguyen and goose heads.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing Zarah Nguyen with white Makeup.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing Zarah Nguyen and fishes.
Image from the book 'In the absence of god' by Tobias Ahlbrecht showing Zarah Nguyen and acknowledging Special thanks to her as model.
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