Interplay, Enmeshment, and Matter: Investigating the invisible, movements, and stasis (this is a body of work in progress)

"Revealing the Unseen: Exploring the Invisible Dimensions of Existence Through the series Interplay, Enmeshment, and Matter"

 

These works delve into the intricate dance between change and stasis, offering a profound exploration of the paradoxical relationship humans share with nature. The series illuminates the contrast between our inherent connection to the natural world and our simultaneous inclination to distance ourselves from it—wrestling with our ability to pay homage to nature's beauty while, at times, unwittingly participating in its destruction. The onset of the Covid-19 virus has laid bare the undeniable interdependence of man and nature, a truth often denied by our decisions and actions.

 

Photography gives us the ability to make what was previously invisible, visible to the viewer. In this series, I'm working to uncover those hidden qualities in the photographs I work with. Where do we go with the tension of imagery—what is happening within the image?"

 

The creation process is a meticulous journey. Large-scale black and white or color photographs serve as the foundation, their surfaces subjected to the rhythmic scrape of razor blades. This act of erasure, both repetitive and violent, serves as a symbolic representation of the profound impact humans exert on nature—a powerful aesthetic and social statement. The resulting images bear the scars of this process—ink dust, cuts, blood drops, and holes, deleting some of the distinct elements. Following this intentional destruction, I rephotograph the damaged prints with a medium format camera.

 

Yet, this destruction is not an end but a transformative beginning. Traditional and digital tools come into play, allowing for the recoloring, enhancement, and reorganization of the image. From the deconstruction of the old arises a new final piece, a testament to the resilience and potential for renewal inherent in the face of destruction. In an art installation setup, the images are accompanied by a carefully crafted soundtrack, an auditory journey mirroring the production process, and enhanced with video elements showcasing anti-gravitational dust and particles in motion—a visual ode to the natural elements and forces at play.

I invite viewers to immerse themselves in a multisensory experience where the visible and invisible seamlessly converge. Through intentional acts of destruction and meticulous reconstruction, the series serves as a poignant reflection on the intricate relationship between humanity and nature, prompting contemplation on the tension within imagery and the profound narratives unfolding within each image.