Braided Photos
The Braided Photos series is a unique approach I’ve developed, which I use to describe intricate patterns and textures derived from ordinary scenes. Each piece in this collection represents two opposite aspects: a micro view, capturing realistic moments from daily life or physical objects, and a macro view, where the image transforms into an abstract composition of intangible forms and geometric shapes. This duality creates a delicate tension between reality and abstraction, highlighting how familiar moments can evolve into strikingly new patterns through repetition and transformation.
In these images, the progression from the tangible to the intangible is subtle yet profound, as if moving from a realistic snapshot of life to an extreme abstraction in the span of a single thread. Through this, I explore how time and framing alter perception, presenting each scene as a vivid fabric woven from the colors of daily struggles and experiences. The resulting image isn’t solely defined by the scene itself but by how it’s framed—a tribute to the importance of perspective in shaping our interpretation of life’s moments.
Within Braided Photos, the viewer may be drawn to trace the origins of each form, getting lost in the interplay between the familiar and the abstract. This series includes multiple collections, each with its own unique aesthetic and focus, such as Thousands of Flowers and Designs of Now. These titles reflect specific aspects of my exploration into pattern and repetition. Much like René Magritte’s pipe painting, my work questions the relationship between an image and its content, inviting viewers to experience the colors, forms, and textures beyond their literal interpretations, to find themselves floating in a magical and mysterious visual language.
Braided Photos was first exhibited in 2014 as a solo exhibition at Vista Art Gallery, and it has since been presented in three additional solo exhibitions. The collection has also participated in numerous group exhibitions and festivals, further sharing its exploration of patterns and abstraction with a broader audience.
