Pomegranate
2021
A series of photographs of pomegranates, captured with an iPhone during the COVID lockdown in January 2021.
Twelve images depict ripped-open pomegranates bleeding onto a white tablecloth—an evocative suggestion of life after lockdown.
The pomegranate is believed to have originated in the region stretching from northeastern Turkey to Afghanistan, where it symbolizes fertility, beauty, and eternal life. In the Old Testament, it serves as a metaphor for prosperity in the promised land.
These pomegranates were photographed with intentional digital glitches to emphasize the technological nature of modern image-making, while evoking the tactile qualities of traditional watercolor painting. Printed on 310 gsm Hahnemühle paper, each piece measures 30 × 40 cm and is offered in a limited edition of 12 prints.
The series was exhibited at Photo Schweiz, 2 - 11 July 2021.