Colin Aherne

photography & music




three circles around the sea

The photos in 'three circles around the sea' were made throughout Georgia in the autumn of 2022 and spring of 2023. What started out as photographing a trip across the country, developed into an observation of the current tensions in Georgia following the influx of Russian immigrants after the start of the war in Ukraine.

The events photographed and mentioned in the project are a precursor to both the recent election that took place in Georgia on October 26th, and the current protests resulting from the ruling Georgian Dream party's controversial decision to delay Georgia's bid to join the European Union.

“The series draws an intimate and personal path through the streets and landscape of Georgia. There is something almost surreal about the rich colours as we follow Colin into a world of twists and turns amid a backdrop of political tension, friendship, joy and violence.” - Chris Neophytou, Out Of Place Books

Published by Out Of Place Books
76pp / 180x250mm
115gsm Recycled Natural
Cover: Navy Blue / Aqua Risograph
PUR with Swiss Bound Soft Cover
OOP32 2024

Limited copies available here.