Changing landscapes

Embark on a visual odyssey, unveiling the profound dialogue between human influence and the natural realm. The vision of the ecological problems through art. Step into a world where human intervention intertwines with nature's grandeur. "Changing Landscapes and Memories" captures the intricate dance between our actions and delicate ecosystems, spotlighting the narrative of melting glaciers. Witness dams rising as symbols of ingenuity and urgency, while fabrics caress raw ice, forming a visual narrative of transformation.

Photo series captures the delicate interplay between human intervention and natural landscapes. The profound impact of human activities on Earth's ecosystems, particularly the melting glaciers, forms the core theme. The series features images of textiles covering the glaciers, the construction of new dams, and groups of people within vibrant landscapes, all of which combine to form a complex narrative of nature's transformation. The textures of fabrics meld with the rawness of ice, while dams stand as both symbols of human ingenuity and reminders of our urgent need to address the environmental challenges at hand. I hope this series to be an inspiration for collective efforts towards sustainable coexistence.
Some concrete historical facts. Glaciers in Switzerland are dramatically melting since last 100 years, and the speed is increasing. They lost about 6% of their ice volume between 2021 and 2022, compared to one-third between 2001 and 2022.

Also here you can see one of the biggest in Europe dam reconstruction. Built in 1932, along with the 42 metre high Seeuferegg gravity dam, the Spitallamm dam forms the largest artificial reservoir in Switzerland, the Grimselsee. It measures 114 metres high from the foundation to the crest.
On the contrary to the detailed digital photos, I'm adding group of analogue photo memories of hiking Georgia glaciers and mountains. The photos are bright and blurry, I used cross-processing to make the colours dreamy. When we perceive the information, it's usually very emotional. And we remember those emotions and feelings, not the real situations. Half overexposed image symbolises the how easy we can forget and erase whole pages of the natural history - big ecosystems. I want our planet to survive, not only in our memories, but thrive in reality, is a sentiment shared by many who are concerned about the environment.