The Changing Language of Images

The Shift in How We See

We live in an age where photographs are created, shared, and forgotten in seconds. The image has become a language of convenience, a shorthand for moments we want to share or remember quickly before moving on to the next thing.

While there’s a beauty in this immediacy—this ability to document life as it happens—it can also leave us detached. The speed at which we create and consume images often strips them of meaning, leaving little time to reflect on what they represent or how they make us feel.

Why Tradition Still Matters

This is why traditional techniques resonate with me. Each piece I create uses silver-gelatine printing, a process rooted in traditional photographic darkroom techniques. Although technically photographs, these works transcend the representational, offering instead abstract forms born from scorched glass slides and intricate enlarger work.

The interplay of light and shadow within the prints creates textures that suggest cosmic blooms, fragmented landscapes, and the powerful tension between chaos and order. These aren’t images that can be swiped past or instantly understood—they invite you to pause, to look closer, and to let your own interpretations take shape.

Bringing Depth Back to the Surface

For me, traditional techniques are about preserving a sense of depth in an age of surfaces. They remind me that imagery has the power to be more than fleeting; it can evoke, inspire, and resonate in ways that go beyond the screen.

This isn’t about resisting progress. It’s about balance. About finding ways to make images feel meaningful again, not just for the moment they’re created but for the lives they can touch long after.