TEMPORAL SUSPENSION

Materiality and space exist in a state of temporal suspension in both the photograph and the drawing. In this moment, time is intentionally held still to allow for an analysis of the building’s present material condition, the spatial context surrounding it, and the nature that gradually engulfs parts of that space. Little is known about the central building itself in public records. It appears to be influenced by Secessionist design, combined with domestic and residential features. The curved central pediment emerges as the defining element, lending quiet expressiveness to an otherwise modest structure. Its construction likely dates from the early to mid-20th century. The building asserts its presence within an urban condition shaped by overgrown shrubs and trees, while the ground floor, with its more robust openings, suggests extensive use for commercial or logistical purposes. 

"What captivated my mind once more was the entropy attached to the façade of this modest yet quietly pleasant building within its calm urban surroundings. To me, it exists primarily as a blurred memory, accompanied by a sense of comfort and familiarity. It is not spectacular in its design, yet it remains deeply appreciative of its urban situation, even as it is now regarded as outdated. It stands as another example of the gradual loss of cultural identity in a beautiful city, where demolition is often preferred over preservation.

The technique employed represents another step in the analytical research of time and space through material. Collage was used as a method to bring forward and push back urban elements that felt "necessary" to my own phenomenological perception. The result is a frozen urban landscape, suspended across layers of mylar and polyester."

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The piece is a drawing collage that was made with ink on mylar and polyester layers. The photograph used for the collage was made and printed by the author.

Dimensions: 380 x 292 mm.