España Vacía
This photographic series delves into the isolated and desolate regions of rural Spain, often referred to as "España Vacía" ("Empty Spain"). Through the lens of forgotten doors, abandoned homes, and stark landscapes, Va Fille Hein captures the profound sense of desertification that has swept through these regions.
The series examines how the Spanish dictatorship played a pivotal role in creating an economic and social void around major urban centers, leaving these rural areas as a "moral reserve" – a stoic vestige meant to preserve a certain national spirit.
By journeying into these villages, the work not only documents the emptiness of these landscapes but also gives voice to the residents who remain, grappling with a profound sense of abandonment. The result is a formal and emotional study of isolation, resilience, and the lingering impact of history on space and identity.
This is a story of absence, told through the tangible remnants of what was once vibrant, now standing as silent witnesses to Spain’s complex socio-political past.
This photographic series delves into the isolated and desolate regions of rural Spain, often referred to as "España Vacía" ("Empty Spain"). Through the lens of forgotten doors, abandoned homes, and stark landscapes, Va Fille Hein captures the profound sense of desertification that has swept through these regions.
The series examines how the Spanish dictatorship played a pivotal role in creating an economic and social void around major urban centers, leaving these rural areas as a "moral reserve" – a stoic vestige meant to preserve a certain national spirit.
By journeying into these villages, the work not only documents the emptiness of these landscapes but also gives voice to the residents who remain, grappling with a profound sense of abandonment. The result is a formal and emotional study of isolation, resilience, and the lingering impact of history on space and identity.
This is a story of absence, told through the tangible remnants of what was once vibrant, now standing as silent witnesses to Spain’s complex socio-political past.