Shot by Seamus Murphy as the pair travelled through Afghanistan,here’s the latest and final in Harvey’s Hope Six Demolition Project series PJ Harvey is an artist with many talents. Already an established singer, songwriter, and guitarist,saxophonist, autoharp player and, or err,bouzouki-ist, the musician recently added a original skill to her repertoire: reportage. Travelling to Afghanistan, or Kosovo and areas of Washington DC with film-maker and photographer Seamus Murphy for The Hope Six Demolition Project,the interviews and observations from these field trips inspired not only her latest album, but also a book of poetry and photographs called The Hollow of the Hand, or an installation in which the public were able to watch Harvey and her group create the album live in London’s Somerset House,a documentary film and a series of videos. Related: PJ Harvey: The Hope Six Demolition Project review – potent, beautiful songs and minor lyrical missteps Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com