Speculations on/with light-sensitive matter
Date Issued
2024
Author(s)
DOI
10.21427/c2w1-mv65
Abstract
This short essay discusses the Mörk Materia project that
has been presented in a hybrid format combining elements of
audiovisual performance, talk, and artefact exposition. The project
pivots on cameraless photography and the creative utilisation of
the darkroom as a creative laboratory to produce ‘stuff’ all by itself.
Employing a variety of techniques, photo and non-photo chemistry,
silver-gelatin film, photo-sensitive paper, and slapdash materials, all
kinds of abstract imagery is created entirely from scratch. On this
continuum, Mörk Materia celebrates unconditional exploration of
the literal/material foundation of photography and suggests itself
as a hands-on means of speculation and ontological enquiry.
has been presented in a hybrid format combining elements of
audiovisual performance, talk, and artefact exposition. The project
pivots on cameraless photography and the creative utilisation of
the darkroom as a creative laboratory to produce ‘stuff’ all by itself.
Employing a variety of techniques, photo and non-photo chemistry,
silver-gelatin film, photo-sensitive paper, and slapdash materials, all
kinds of abstract imagery is created entirely from scratch. On this
continuum, Mörk Materia celebrates unconditional exploration of
the literal/material foundation of photography and suggests itself
as a hands-on means of speculation and ontological enquiry.