Hutterite: A World of Grace

by Kristin Capp

Like the Mennonites and the Amish, the Hutterites are farmers -- and very successful ones. All three religious communities have resisted modernity in religion, social affairs, and family life, but the Hutterites use state-of-the-art equipment and progressive methods of agriculture. Their self-imposed isolation and predominantly self-sufficient lifestyle have enabled them to preserve their traditional customs. Photographs of them are rare, and non-Hutterites are considered "outsiders".Kristin Capp's photos deal primarily with themes of memory, history, gender, and role. She has focused upon objects and motifs in states of transition, on the themes of new and old. Unconcerned with "cataloging", she has devoted herself rather to refining and intensifying her approach to these subjects.

144 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1998

Reviews

[mac]

Beautiful words and beautiful images.

[Darcy]

An amazing look at Plain Communities in Washington and Idaho. I got to see some of these photographs in person at the Museum of Arts and Culture in Spokane. Very, very moving. I would love to take photographs like this, although images of people still intimidate me. I love a gorgeous coffee table book that can be brought out on book club night and inspire loads of conversation :)