Hypershopper
‘Hypershopper’ is both wordplay and an object, an exaggerated tool to serve intense consumerism. It was born from my personal experiences in a generic suburban setting, playing the role of father, breadwinner and grocery shopper. The idea has appeared elsewhere too: contemporary artist, Maurizio Cattelan made a very similar stretch trolley in Italy, titled ‘Less than Ten Items’ (1997).
– Jacques Coetzer, 2014
Weekend Cathedral
‘Weekend Cathedral’ is a two-man tent with a simple spire added and was invented for camping excursions outside of the city – A temporary shelter in the great outdoors that revives the spirit. These photos were taken during such a weekend with my son in the Cradle of Mankind, near Johannesburg. I also pitched the Weekend Cathedral in the Scottish Highlands over a number of weekends and changing seasons.
– Jacques Coetzer, 2014