Tractor Boys presents a direct visual approach to rural masculinity and labor through the lens of Martin Bogren. The photographs focus on young men working with tractors in agricultural settings, capturing moments that emphasize physicality, camaraderie, and the relationship between humans and machines.
The mood of the images is both intimate and unadorned, offering a straightforward glimpse into everyday life without romanticizing or dramatizing the environment. Bogren’s black-and-white imagery aids in concentrating attention on texture, gesture, and form rather than distraction by color.
Published in 2013 and spanning 60 pages, Tractor Boys delivers a cohesive exploration of rural work culture through a concise but focused photographic narrative.