Dust by Atong Atem - Contemporary African Art Print for Home & Office Decor | Perfect for Living Rooms, Bedrooms & Creative Spaces

Dust is an experimental photobook in response to and commemorating the commissioned body of work Dust by for .

Dust, commissioned by Catherine E. McKinley for PhotoIreland Festival 2023, explores the relationship of Dinka women who act as mediums and custodians to the earth, to the rupturing history of Christianity and colonialism.

On the occasion of this commission, riso publisher (S. Africa) designed and produced an edition of 200 risograph publication. Each publication is hand-bound, comprising unique details such as inserts, beaded stitching, with an embossed texture, silver effect, laser-cut book cover.

The commission and publication is supported by the Arts Council of Ireland.