LSD
Daugavpils, Latvia's second-largest city, is located near the borders of Belarus, Russia, and Lithuania. Since 1209, it has been governed by Germany, Poland, Russia, and Latvia, with ongoing socio-political changes influencing diverse migration patterns. Today, Daugavpils is situated in Latgale, one of the EU's poorest regions, where social exclusion remains a significant issue.
Drawing from social, landscape humanistic, and poetic photography traditions, I created a visual language that reveals the era's ambiguous states. Through the deliberate use of color and light, I examine collective history, memory, and trauma. My photographs narrate a personal story of Daugavpils through urban walks, capturing both landmarks and overlooked details. They intertwine chance encounters, fading memories, and traces of Soviet heritage that evoke nostalgia in the city's landscape.
Works created 1998-2006 *LSD: Living Space Daugavpils
1998 - 2006 / All works are archival pigment ink prints on rag paper 50cm x 50cm (ed 12) & 100cm x 100cm (ed 5)
