in continuation of his recent work called ‘alien architecture’, spanish-based photographer and neuroscientist al mefer shares his newest photographs. shot at ‘la muralla roja’ by ricardo bofill in alicante, spain and titled ‘the human-alien barrier’, the series discusses the possibility of outer space exploration as a means of finding a new home in other planets. 

bofill’s muralla roja transformed into a human-alien barrier by al mefer

 

al mefer muses about the possibility of alien species rejecting the occupation of their planets by humankind. the series represents a hypothetical barrier protecting alien cities from humans, made beautiful to outshine its initial purpose. ‘the series hopes to stimulate the discussion about the immigration crises and how our current governments face it,’ explains the artist.

bofill’s muralla roja transformed into a human-alien barrier by al mefer

bofill’s muralla roja transformed into a human-alien barrier by al mefer

bofill’s muralla roja transformed into a human-alien barrier by al mefer

bofill’s muralla roja transformed into a human-alien barrier by al mefer

bofill’s muralla roja transformed into a human-alien barrier by al mefer

bofill’s muralla roja transformed into a human-alien barrier by al mefer

bofill’s muralla roja transformed into a human-alien barrier by al mefer

bofill’s muralla roja transformed into a human-alien barrier by al mefer