Space: Capturing Presence Through Absence

My work has always been about the subtle interaction between space and the human imprint. It all began with my first series, Frames, where I explored how spaces tell stories without the need for human figures—only the structures they leave behind. Over the years, I’ve continued to focus on urban and natural environments shaped by human hands yet devoid of the people themselves. These scenes are a quiet conversation between what is built and what remains, forming a study of space and its subtle narratives.

What started as a curiosity became an ongoing exploration, revealing the beauty of absence and the power of subtle human traces.

In 2016, Eastward allowed me to explore American landscapes marked by the traces of human influence, capturing spaces shaped by invisible hands. That same year, Submerged focused on the concept of negative space, using submerged balloons to play with perceptions of reality. By 2013, I had already begun work on Gasolina, a series that remains ongoing, highlighting the stark, solitary gas stations of Mallorca, turning these everyday structures into visual meditations on isolation.

Moving on, my journey with space continues to evolve. Each new series deepens the exploration, pushing boundaries and inviting new perspectives on how we inhabit the world. 

More Journal EntRies

© 2024 Lutz Vorderwülbecke