Me

 
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My Work

Through my artwork, I explore the delicate interplay between being and my environment, using photography as a tool for self-reflection and discovery. My black and white images capture moments of resonance – instances where the external world mirrors internal states of mind.

My work moves fluidly between portraits and spaces, each image representing a point of connection between the observed and the observer. Whether documenting the geometric precision of urban architecture or the vulnerable intimacy of human subjects, these photographs are less about documentation and more about understanding one's place in an increasingly complex world.

My approach is deeply personal yet universal in its questioning. Each image serves as a meditation on identity – how we shape our environment and how it, in turn, shapes us. The absence of color and careful attention to form creates a visual language that speaks to the essence of these encounters, stripping away the superficial to reveal deeper truths about presence, absence, and the spaces in between.

This ongoing body of work, developed across various cities and contexts, reflects a continuous dialogue between self and surroundings. It's an evolving exploration of how we construct meaning through observation, and how the act of seeing can lead to understanding – not just of the world around us, but of ourselves within it.

Based in Paris, I continue to develop this visual investigation, allowing each new image to contribute to a broader understanding of identity, place, and presence.


 

 
 

 
 

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