Inishturk [ Faces, Places, Traces]

Inishturk: Faces, Places & Traces comprises of a longterm photographic documentary about the island of Inishturk off the west coast of Ireland. At the height of season, the island is only inhabited by about 50 people. Unlike many other islands off the west coast, Inishturk does not rely solely on tourism for its survival. It is precisely this lack of tourism and the genuine authenticity that attracted Hofman to this beautiful, small Island. Through a six-month journey to and from the island, she has created a visual poetry trail portraying the people, the island and its landscape. The emphasis of the project is on the relationship between the islanders and landscape in isolation, affected by the harshness of weather and passing of time. Inishturk is a beautiful, rough, and silent place, with remarkable people. A people who have truly kept the island breathing, in these modern times, despite its difficult geographical location. This photographic documentary is an ode to an island where the way of life seems to be a breath of silence in a world that has become increasingly global.