KEITH SIRCHIO

Keith Sirchio

"Soft Tissue, Hard Bones”

Lorimoto Gallery is thrilled to announce the opening of “Soft Tissue , Hard Bones” - an exhibition of documentary photography by Keith Sirchio. 

Keith Sirchio is a world traveller who documents his encounters through film photography and brings the latent images back to life through traditional darkroom printing. This exhibition consists of photographs taken during his 2015 ~ 2017 visits to Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. 

The focus of this trip was to document Muay Thai  (Thai Kickboxing) fighters competing in small local promotions , regional stadiums or even grounds of Buddhist temples.- far from the glitz and glory of the major stadiums in Bangkok.  Keith documented the "the science of eight limbs" in action; fists, knees, shins and elbows connecting violently with their opponents bodies in the squared ring. 

The national sport of Thailand , Muay Thai is a violent martial arts. Competition is fierce and its a livelihood for many.  Children start training from a very young age , endure years of grueling conditioning and drills to unleash their vicious art onto their opponent.  Exchange of strikes result in the transaction of money out side the ring.  Gambling fuels the fire of excitement while fighters face off in the attempt to destroy each other. 

“I'm drawn to how different cultures express or define masculinity and how it plays a role in their customs through contact sports; how aggression and bravado manifest themselves in the individual. Through the lens, I address it; attempt to understand and bear witness to these battles around me. “

"Soft Tissue, Hard Bones” is one chapter of Keith’s long term pursuit in documenting machismo and confrontation expressed in various societies.  Each photograph represent the bipolar nature of competition.  Keith’s photos visually capture the stark contrast of victory & defeat  , the emotional high & low in the form of light & dark. 

Gallery Hours are Weekends 1~5PM .  Please follow our policy of wearing a mask and maximum occupancy of 6 people at at time in the gallery space.