Angus Mordant, Australian-born New York-based photojournalist, centred this body of work on the protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline, documenting the Standing Rock Sioux in moments of conflict and solidarity in their ongoing fight against the pipeline.
The Dakota Access Pipeline, a 1,172-mile underground pipeline expected to transport crude oil from the Bakken region in North Dakota to an oil tank farm in Patoka, Illinois, became a topic of protest in 2016 due to the environmental and cultural issues that it brings with it, as approximately 30 miles of the pipeline cuts through contested Sioux territory and a leak could have severe environmental impacts.
Angus Mordant’s photographs show not only the tension and violence that has resulted from these protests, but also the rich culture and moments of celebration amongst the Native American people as they come together to protect their land.
