C-Print (120-380m), thanks to Metro Imaging Award, London

Glue clamps, Multiplex panel (122x244cm)

This project emerged from my exploration of architectural elements, with a specific focus on the pillar—a form that has evolved from its ancient origins to modern interpretations. Central to the work is a dialogue between historical and contemporary processes of transformation, drawing parallels between the natural and the constructed.

As part of this study, I traveled to Olympia, Greece, to photograph one of the world's oldest known pillars, capturing its form as both an object of historical significance and a symbol of enduring strength. These photographs became the foundation of the project, merging ancient architectural heritage with modern production techniques.

The work also reflects on the nature of photography itself: the transformation of a three-dimensional object into a two-dimensional image, and its subsequent re-presentation in three-dimensional space. By integrating the image of the pillar onto a multiplex wooden panel—a material created by "peeling" tree trunks into thin, flat sheets—the pillar is metaphorically unrolled and flattened, echoing this transition. The result is a reimagined pillar that exists as both a physical object and a conceptual artifact, emphasizing its layered history and materiality.

The documentation of the printing process was integral to the work, offering a behind-the-scenes narrative of transformation and underscoring the relationship between the referent and its reproduction. Through this project, I sought to reflect on the evolution of architectural forms, the interplay of material and image, and how processes of representation shape meaning across time.