Yitschaq Abia: the art of photographic literature.

Yitschaq Abia

 Some years back when my teacher, Professor Obododinma Oha, mentioned the idea of a photo essay, I was fascinated about the art. In my own little way I did try to learn the art but it was difficult especially since I had no professional tutor. I would go around taking pictures with VSCO Cam and try to tell a story but it didn't come natural to me, I knew it was lacking in a lot of areas. To me, literature is more than a round piece of cotton wool capable of adopting all art. It is like a foster parent in the world of humanities.
 Critiquing the works of Abia Yitzhak a popular African photographer has opened new avenues of critical thinking for me. It has become obvious that man, no matter what he does, is constantly telling a story for an audience he may never meet.    Spontaneous with a huge dose of dexterity, this photographer tells 'migrating stories' of the African soul. This is exactly what I mean:

His works are a hybrid of chance and preparedness but they are not born out of capricious situations. Abia Yitschaq perhaps, is my favorite photographic story teller and I'm unapologetic about that. What do you think of his art? Kindly comment or send an email to winifredbinogun@gmail.com. 

With love, 

From this talkative.