The Abandoned Queen (Chess Trio - The Silent Game)

Once the most formidable piece on the board, the queen now stands alone in a  desolate arena of sand and smoke. “The Abandoned Queen” explores the  emotional aftermath of power—no longer wielded, only endured. Shot in warm  golds against a cool, smoky backdrop, the single chess piece becomes a  monument to resilience amid loss. Part of a conceptual trilogy for the Aftermaths  exhibition, this image examines what remains when allies have fallen and the cost  of survival in silence.

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.