In my research, I am diving into the fascinating world of meaning, where I connect the dots between materials, processes, and symbols. Using analogue photography as my guide, I explored the rich history of printing methods and material culture studies. This journey helped me uncover how visual and symbolic systems carry memory and identity. The core of this exploration is the art of analogue photography. Working with 35 mm film brings a sense of thoughtfulness and purpose to the research. The time between capturing a moment and developing the image encourages reflection, turning photography into a meditative practice rather than a quick snapshot. Historical techniques, such as Kallitype and cyanotype, add depth to this exploration.
These methods celebrate the magic of chemistry, paper, light, and environmental factors, creating images that break free from standardisation. In this study, photographic prints are cherished as artefacts shaped by the hands that create them. Material culture is another key aspect of my research, especially through the semiotic analysis of Amazigh carpets from Morocco. By documenting motifs and comparing regions, I explore how woven symbols act as encoded stories closely tied to social structures, belief systems, and embodied knowledge. This research provides further insight by linking it to the traditions of Amazigh tattoos. I am exploring urban settings and shared memory by studying graffiti documentation in Prague. In this context, graffiti acts as a fleeting symbolic language that is in constant flux, vividly demonstrating how public walls become platforms for political and cultural expressions. This investigation examines how symbols, whether woven, printed, or painted, persist, change, and communicate messages over time.
Two places. One question:
Grain as Memory
Morning Coffee Always Best
Great Places to Eat
Amazing Street Fire Show
Listen Good Music
Dancing with the Jellyfish
The Art of River Bridges
