Sebastian Liste's images are a deep sociological study through documentary fine art. His personal exploration into the culture of people who live on the outskirts of society is fueled by the need to understand the cultural changes that effect identity in our contemporary world. In his photographs he relates intimate stories of people who struggle and live in constant flux. They seek a sense of permanence, but lack the resource to obtain it. Conflict collides with the basic needs of security and family.

Liste’s photographs are a dense mixture of contrasts where black and white portray a deeper subtext of duality. They are dirty, yet beautiful. They are harsh, yet show a sense of community. They haunt, yet pull emotion from us, emotion buried deep within.