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.
E1 Corridor 9, 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 (only 1 left)
76,2 x 101,6 cm / 30 x 40 inch, edition of 10 (SOLD OUT)
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50 (only 1 left)
E2 Linen & Cloth Door, 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
E3 Woman’s Ward, 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 10
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E4 Wall Study Light Switch, 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
47,7 x 61 cm / 18,75 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E5 Curved Corridor, 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
78,8 x 101,6 cm / 31 x 40 inch, edition of 10 (only 1 artist proof left)
47 x 61 cm / 18,5 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E6 TB Ward, 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 10
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E8 Nurses Quarters, 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 10 (only 1 left)
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E9 Administrative Office, 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 10
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E10 Autoclave, 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 10
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E11 Blue 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 10
50,8 x 61 cm / 20 x 24 inch, edition of 50
E12 Snow Covered Corridor, 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
E13 Boiler 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