Once upon an interview with a renowned German magazine, the interviewer pointed out something intriguing about my photos: not a lot of people, and when they do show up, they're like tiny specks. "Why's that?" she wondered.
Well, I'm the guy behind the lens so I am always present in my photographs. I seek to explore the relationship between man and apparatus, and in doing so, when there's a building in my shots, I'm picturing all the people inside, even if you can't spot them. It's like peering into their world through the windows. Similarly, when capturing the vastness of an ocean, I enjoy envisioning the universe beneath the water's surface, a realm hidden from our direct view.
The architectural influence from my college days plays a role in my choice to depict people as tiny figures in the vast landscape. This intentional portrayal serves a dual purpose—It invites viewers to contemplate the vastness of geographical expanses while providing human figures as subtle references for scale.
Behind the Camera, Beyond the Obvious:
I'm not ignoring people; I'm just giving them a different kind of spotlight in my pics.
Windows into Imaginary Worlds:
Buildings aren't just structures; they're like giant dollhouses full of stories waiting to be discovered.
Diving into the Unknown:
Oceans aren't just water; they're like a mystery box of underwater wonders.
Tiny People, Big World:
Those small figures? They're like bookmarks in a book of landscapes, helping you measure the size of what you're looking at.
So, every time you see one of my pics, think of it as an invitation to imagine the stories behind what's in the frame. It's a bit like a treasure hunt for hidden tales, captured through the lens.