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.
E15 Measles Ward, Oak Files Cabinets, 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
E16 Measles Ward, Sink with Snow Scene through Window, 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
E18 Corridor 9 doorway, 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
E21 Scrub Room, 1998-2003, series: ‘Ellis Island’
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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
E23 Fall Study Courtyard, 1998-2003, series: ‘Ellis Island’
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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
E24 Measles Ward through window, 1998-2003, series: ‘Ellis Island’
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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
E31 Administration Building, Dresser and Mirror, 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
E32 Isolation ward with suitcase, 1998-2003, series: ‘Ellis Island’
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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
E35 Linen 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
E43 Huddled 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
E45 Shattered 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
E51 Measles ward, lone chair, 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
