‘A survey of sealed Landscapes’ (2020-ongoing) offers a glimpse into spaces that remain hidden and out-of-view within the borders of Belgium. Through these photographs, the series attempt to inventory what lies concealed from the public eye, yet purportedly ensures our safety and future.
The essence of this series lies in the notion of secrecy. These images attempt to serve as a bridge, transmitting the concealed reality to a wider audience. The spaces captured are shrouded in mystery, their true functions obscured, leaving much to the imagination.
The collection is in constant progress, an evolving collection of images that invites viewers to ponder: How can an image be dangerous or perceived as a threat? While physical access to these spaces is restricted, the photographic image penetrates these barriers, evoking a sense of unease and curiosity. The idea that you cannot get in, but something can get out—a photographic image— highlights the idea that the presence of a camera can be interpreted as a potential threat. There is a fear associated with the reality depicted in an image, a fear born from not knowing and the subsequent imagining of what lies beyond the frame.
Each photograph is a fragment of a larger, hidden narrative, provoking thoughts and imaginations about what these spaces truly signify.
