ROM Dance, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu, Melanesia
The ROM dance is a powerful ritual where men in banana-leaf costumes and fiber masks move to tam tams and shakers, embodying dark spirits with painted faces that inspire awe and fear.
Awards
World Photo Annual
2025Nominee
Event
Non Professional
ROM Dance, Ambrym Island, Vanuatu, Melanesia
The ROM dance is a powerful ritual where men in banana-leaf costumes and fiber masks move to tam tams and shakers, embodying dark spirits with painted faces that inspire awe and fear.
About Artist
Stephen Rauch
Stephen Rauch is a Washington-based photographer who explores a wide array of subjects, from Fine Art and Landscape to Street photography. His work is driven by the creation of thematic series that delve into the essence of places and people. His hope is that the images captured resonate with you, stand the test of time, reflect our shared humanity, and, in some cases, reveal moments of beauty.
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