POST MEMORY

Memories of the past are dictated by the present. Although no object is counted on more for it mnemonic technology, a photograph is not inhabited by memory, but rather produces it. A fugitive testimony to a moment lost, the image painted by light counterfeits an instance. The mutability of our understanding of history unveils the role imagination and photographs plays in remembering. Identity is constructed just as much on the memories you’ve chosen to keep then those you’ve chosen to forget, similar to the photos of yourself you frame or tear apart - versions of yourself that are acceptable or unacceptable. This series aims to deteriorate the positivist discourse of photography’s relationship with truth and shed light on the interconnections between memory, imagery and identity by focusing on universals.

This collection delves into the intricate interplay of time, where memories of the past are intricately woven through the fabric of the present. The photograph, often revered as an instrument of mnemonic preservation, intriguingly does not merely contain memory; it actively engenders it. A photograph stands as a fleeting testament to a lost moment, an image crafted by light that masterfully imitates an instance. Our grasp of history's mutable nature lays bare the symbiotic dance between imagination, photography, and the act of recollection. In this symphony, identity is not solely shaped by the memories we choose to safeguard, but also by those we opt to relinquish—analogous to the photos of self we either frame or tear apart, representing versions of us deemed acceptable or inconceivable.

This series is dedicated to eroding the orthodox stance that photography inherently aligns with a singular truth. Instead, it casts illumination on the intricate ties that bind memory, imagery, and identity by accentuating universal themes. Amidst the layers of these creations, the aim is to unravel the intricate dance between memory and perception. Photography does not merely reflect memory; it plays an active role in its construction. As we traverse this visual journey, we endeavor to blur the rigid boundaries that photography once held with truth. Instead, we seek to underscore the profound connections between memory, imagery, and identity, woven together by threads of universality.

The photographs presented here are a testament to the enigmatic dance of time, where the past and present entwine, shaping our perception of both history and self. As we traverse this visual landscape, we invite you to contemplate the intricate dance between memory and perception, where images become not just reflections of moments past, but active catalysts in the formation of our identities.