TEEN FAMILIES IN EUROPE 2010-2011
A project that presents an actual image of Europe and makes it possible to meet and to apreciate our European neighbours.
Ten years after his major exhibitions “The Family Album of Planet Earth” and “1000 Families”, the photographer Uwe Ommer is working on a new project with the same familiar fervour.
This time, he is concentrating on Teens and their Parents. What are the teens of today like ? And who exactly are their parents ? Are teens no longer the same or is it the world they live in that has changed ?
Travelling through Europe (and several neighbouring countries), Uwe Ommer meets, questions and photographs around 300 Families and their Teenagers.
The result is a fascinating encounter of two generations, in their environment, illustrated by photos and spontaneous comments. The interviews were carried out separately and target the parent-child relationship.They paint a picture of their way of life, how they see the future and the environmenta economy.
“…later on, I can see myself running a hotel in Brazil, or being a lawyer. In any case, I want to travel and do lots of things.” Basile (13)
“It’s a drag, but we’ve got to make the effort! We should’ve started 100 years ago. Now, it’s too late!” Maxime (15)
“When I’m a mum, I’ll bring my children up more freely and I won’t hassle them as much…” Johanna (14)
"Europe ist a mixed race and liberty" Oriane (15)
“I stopped studying 7 months ago. I work as a model; it’s a lot more fun! I go out to nightclubs with my friends and my girlfriend.” Vincent (18)
TWO GENERATIONS
The project aims to illustrate and document the relationships and differences of two generations in the same family.
What are “Teen families” like in Europe ?
How do they see their future, their town in 2020 ?
What are their views on ecology and sustainable development ?
How do parents and teens get along ?
What do teens like about their parents ?
What does their diet consist of ?
What are their dreams ?
What do they think of Europe ?