Handle with Care

This striking artwork features a solitary figure standing in a dimly lit, industrial space. The figure is enveloped in layers of tape, akin to a cocoon, which creates a powerful visual commentary on themes of confinement and fragility. Their facial features are obscured, elevating the emotional intensity of the piece. The fragmented pottery at their feet adds to the sense of vulnerability and the potential for breaking beyond boundaries. The dark walls and floor of the space enhance the stark contrast of the figure, invoking feelings of isolation and introspection. The subtle lighting casts dramatic shadows, further emphasizing the tension within the composition.
This artwork can be effectively used in spaces that seek to provoke thought and discussion, such as galleries, modern offices, or intimate settings like a personal study. Its emotional depth makes it suitable for a minimalistic decor style, where it can serve as an impactful focal point. The darker tones can harmonize well with contemporary furniture and muted color palettes, creating a cohesive aesthetic that invites engagement from viewers.

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.