
Generative Photography
Another Country
The Colonlial Gaze
‚Traces of Transience. Mirror so clear.‘
Deconstruction of the Colonial Gaze –
„Another Country“ explores the mechanisms of the colonial gaze, which transforms the observed into an object through projections – exotic, foreign, and at the same time aesthetically appealing. The series places focus on perception, power, projection, and subjectivity.
The title of the series takes inspiration from James Baldwin’s Another Country, a work that examines the tension between otherness and intimacy, identity and power. By adopting these themes, the series reframes them to interrogate the construction of “otherness” and the role beauty plays within the colonial gaze.
The visual language is characterized by an aesthetic of elevation. Through perfect lighting, precise composition, and intentional use of color, the series creates a sense of distance that compels the viewer to reflect on their own positionality. This heightened aesthetic mirrors the colonial gaze, which idealizes the “other” without ever seeking genuine understanding.