Stillness After The Flame

This artwork captures the intimate silence that follows destruction—a candle extinguished, wax melted, smoke gently curling into still air. Stillness After the  Flame reflects on the fragility of what remains after a moment of transformation,  where light and life once were. The candle, once a symbol of warmth and presence, now becomes a relic of memory, echoing the larger theme of personal and collective aftermaths. 
Shot against a scorched, earth-toned surface and lit with intent to preserve shadow and detail, the image explores the psychological tension between what has been lost and what refuses to disappear. It belongs to the “Traces of the  Unseen” collection, an evolving body of work investigating the silent marks left behind—whether by war, emotion, or passage of time. Through minimalist composition and controlled lighting, the photograph seeks to embody absence as presence and silence as testimony.

3 out of 10 available to be sold at Kulturnest (Limited Edition). Conceptual Fine Art Photography. Archival pigment print on Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308gsm, framed with acid-free mat, solid wood, and museum-grade non-reflective glass.

Production year: 2025.

Artist Statement

I use photography to explore what remains after a moment passes—the emotional residue, the unspoken and the unseen. My process is quiet and deliberate: I build symbolic scenes using objects charged with metaphor, shaping minimal compositions that carry layered meaning. I’m drawn to the aftermath of decisions, the silence that follows impact, and the tension between stillness and change. My photographs are not about the visible alone—they seek to evoke what is missing, hidden, or transformed. Shadows, textures, and controlled emptiness often speak as loudly as the subjects themselves. Through still life photography, I aim to create contemplative images that serve as mirrors for the viewer—reflecting the subtle disruptions, sacrifices, and awakenings that define the human experience.