Vortex
The connection between the moment of self-reflection and a distinct gaze is visualized in the series Vortex. In avoiding personal stories—the work is not about the carnal experiences of specific individuals—I am able to reveal hidden feelings and intangible oddities, which are the prime subjects of my pictures. The morbid, “crime scene” aesthetic is amplified through careful staging and the use of colorful backgrounds. The viewer discovers an image both hyper-realistic, yet improbable, which refers us to a distant past, while providing enough space for our own associations.
Jan Q. Maschinski won the Jury Price
