Nightfall can bring feelings of stillness and calm, and allows nature and humans to recover from the day. With this nocturnal peacefulness, public areas that we encounter on a daily basis, are transformed into deserted and isolated spaces that can give you an uneasy feeling. Not everything is clearly visible during the night hours and sound becomes more important, as you try to see what is there and what is not.
I work from photographic images that I capture myself, which in turn, adds to the whole process of exploring these isolated spaces. I then use the photographs as reference for my work. There can be an element of fear when trying to capture these images, as you are aware of the isolation, but not exactly sure if you are alone, or perhaps being watched by someone in the vicinity. Nighttime is usually linked to the unknown, often evoking a sense of mystery, isolation or fear of imminent danger.
This series of work depicting urban night scenes, devoid of human presence; shows how public areas during the day, can convert from safe and familiar zones, to deserted and uneasy spaces. The images are to suggest elements of uncertainty or ambiguity, however they can also be interpreted as peaceful, serene or mysterious. The reading is always individual, but ideally the aim is to provoke a mental pause in the viewer.