Hidden World Series (2016), 150 x 64 cm

... will evolve into a series of works focusing on one of my favorite places in my hometown—the 'big swing' at the 'Jesuitenwiese' in Vienna’s lovely 'Prater,' the city's largest park. I believe it is one of the most beautiful parks I’ve ever seen, and I am fortunate to live nearby.

The title "Hidden World" is not only a reference to my 2014 predecessor work but also to the use of an infrared camera that captures colors and content typically invisible to the naked eye. Additionally, the time-blending process used in the series reconstructs memories more accurately than a single photo. The resulting image exists somewhere between photography and film, as it is composed of numerous individual shots. This process collects and merges scenes together, documenting what happened on a specific day but not in a linear fashion. The photo does not capture a brief moment; it is far from being a mere snapshot, yet it also isn't a staged or set-up scene. This work aims to develop a new way of photographing memories.

In the coming months and years, more photos of this nature will be added to the series.

The objective of this project is to better understand the relationship between space and time, document the changes of one of my favorite places, and encourage myself to step out of the lab more often.

Find out more about how this project began by clicking this link: Hidden World (2014). Additional information about this work can be found in the portfolio.