#atelier
The Window’s Secrets
Within the Alba Amicorum atelier, a passage serves as a bridge between two worlds—a Victorian wooden structure echoing with history and a reborn concrete space born from the ashes of World War II.
Yet, it’s not the passage itself but a modest window within it that has captured my fascination.
This unassuming window possesses an extraordinary talent for filtering light, conjuring captivating shadows that it casts upon the lime-painted walls. This unique interplay between light and shadow intrigued me, prompting me to document its magic through my camera lens.
Among the photographs I captured, one image stood out to create a haunting portrait. Wanting to transform this image into a tangible piece, I printed it on matte archival photographic paper. Allowing it to air dry, the paper assumed a three-dimensional, almost sculptural quality.
Positioning this paper sculpture beside the very window that had provoked it was a revelation. As the sun makes its daily journey across the sky, the sculpture transforms, casting an ever-shifting shadow on the wall—a living sundial marking the passage of time.
This experiment remains an ongoing effort. I’ve ventured on a series, uncovering the window’s closely held secrets.
Print dimensions: 21 cm x 29.7 cm (8.27" x 11.69")
