I started writing you this letter in autumn…
All of the photographs in this project were developed and printed using traditional gelatin silver processes, as well as a variety of toning and staining techniques. Some are accompanied by written words as well. This project was a living, breathing piece of art, with more pieces being added and removed over time until it was complete. Everything in it will serve a purpose and have meaning, from the size and placement of the photos to the coffee and tea stains. It will be connected, meant to be experienced as a letter--the kind of letter you might write to someone you love, or to yourself.
2022 - 2024 In the midst of my own thoughts, I often find myself lost. "I started writing you this letter in autumn..." is a visual poem that was born from one of Cristian's many inner dialogues, and it was photographed accordingly. The poem wanders as an aimless arrow through themes of connection and recognition, with love serving as the underlying thread. It also delves into the meaning of love on a larger scale.
