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I began my photographic journey with a simple intention: to generate images that could be manipulated and recomposed into new forms. I would photograph friends, often reluctantly posing nude, and then meticulously cut out the images to assemble compositions on small sheets (20×15 cm). These early experiments weren’t about the photographs themselves, but about their potential as raw material for something more.<\/span><\/div>
As I arranged the compositions, I would dramatically enlarge them using a large-format photocopier, working with 90 cm-wide paper rolls that could extend for several meters. The enlarged images became canvases, which I would affix to wooden supports or tarred paper. This marked the beginning of a detailed, hands-on transformation. I applied solvents, oil paints, pencils, and charcoal to alter the surface and depth, bringing new layers of meaning and texture to the work. Through this process, photography became a tool, integrating with traditional artistic techniques to push the boundaries of my creative expression.<\/span><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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