Romania's capital city, Bucharest, displays an elegant past that, after 40 years of communism and corruption, is now reaching levels of decay that may defy renovation. Over the past ten years, I have tried to create a parallel between the image of Princess Brianna Caradja, whose aristocratic family was driven out of Romania by politics, and of the capital city that is crumbling both physically and socially. With my journalistic background, I attempt to mirror the forgotten, ignored grandeur of both the physical and social institutions of my homeland.
Romania's capital city, Bucharest, displays an elegant past that, after 40 years of communism and corruption, is now reaching levels of decay that may defy renovation. Over the past ten years, I have tried to create a parallel between the image of Princess Brianna Caradja, whose aristocratic family was driven out of Romania by politics, and of the capital city that is crumbling both physically and socially. With my journalistic background, I attempt to mirror the forgotten, ignored grandeur of both the physical and social institutions of my homeland.
Romania's capital city, Bucharest, displays an elegant past that, after 40 years of communism and corruption, is now reaching levels of decay that may defy renovation. Over the past ten years, I have tried to create a parallel between the image of Princess Brianna Caradja, whose aristocratic family was driven out of Romania by politics, and of the capital city that is crumbling both physically and socially. With my journalistic background, I attempt to mirror the forgotten, ignored grandeur of both the physical and social institutions of my homeland.
IMPRESSIONS
Athletes Series
As a fine art photographer, I am drawn to forgotten subjects found in ruins and decay. In these weathered structures and objects, untold stories quietly emerge. While many overlook derelict buildings and cracked statues, I am fascinated by the narratives they hold.
Decay, to me, is more than aesthetic—it is resilience, a silent defiance of time.
My Athletes series reflects this fascination. Two figures from my childhood, once familiar companions on my walk to school, reappeared years later in states of decay. Their forms, worn by time, still hold the stories of countless experiences. Through this series, I aim to preserve their essence and the echoes of their past.
All images in this series are limited edition and can be printed up to 30x20in. Please contact the artist for more details.
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