Backstab

This evocative piece presents a figure shrouded in white, seated on a simple wooden stool against a stark, gray backdrop. The subject's head is entirely wrapped, creating a sense of anonymity and mystery. Delicate details reveal the figure's posture, conveying a sense of introspection or despair. Behind the figure, a series of what appear to be syringes protrude from their back, suggesting themes of vulnerability, pain, or medical intervention. The subdued lighting casts soft shadows, enhancing the solemn atmosphere of the room, contributing to an overall feeling of isolation.
This striking artwork can be effectively utilized in modern or contemporary spaces, particularly in galleries, private art collections, or therapeutic environments like counseling offices where themes of emotion and human experience are explored. Its impactful nature allows it to serve as a powerful conversation starter, making it ideal for spaces where meaningful dialogues occur.

Image from my "The Dark Room" series - I got my first inspiration for this series while listening to my favourite metal band, Sentenced. It evolved to a collection of images of what a dark mind might look like from the inside. All the destructive thoughts that circulate in your brain and feelings that bring you down. The dark room inside of your own head. After I began to put images online, comments that said some of these images remind them of their own thoughts started to appear. Especially feelings that the covid-19 isolation has brought to the surface for many people. This series continues my work on images that handle mental health issues. In 2009 I was forced to retire from daily work because of depression. Since then, photography has played a significant role in my life as a therapy. Many people might think that images as dark as these get you down, but it's the contrary. And here we come back to the metal band Sentenced, whose songs started this series. They often had very dark and touching lyrics. After the band had retired, I read that several fans told them that their songs saved their lives.