A JOURNEY TO THE INVISIBLE EMPIRE – Juha Arvid Helminen

Self published by the artist – 2022 – Finland24,6 x 17,8cm – 144 pages in “deep black” – Hard coverFirst edition in English Language.The book expands over a decade of work by Juha Arvid Helminen dealing with the darker sides of humanity spanning centuries of misuse of power in a form of fine art photography. Exploring the beautiful façade that often try to hide the ugliness of human ideas.“These beautiful façades have always fascinated me and I love to tell stories using the character as a reflection of us.”Handpicked pieces of work in this fine art book split into three chapters; “The Myths We Create”, “Turn Down The Silence” and “In The Name of Tradition”.The book also includes six page forword by the artist new images specifically created for this publication.A must have for any mask enthusiast or a uniform lover who finds beauty in the darkness.