Benjamin Stezaker

Enigma (2022-23)

In this series I am using the photographic process to explore what is revealed through concealment and also what is concealed through being revealed. The covered, amorphous, objects are seen differently by each individual viewer who finds recognisable patterns in unrelated shapes where the mind determines what it sees rather than it already being determined for it. I use the camera apparatus to freeze the flowing fabric and in doing so transforming it to stone. The covers, meant to hide and protect, instead, reveal a totally new way of seeing the objects.

What do you see?

 Enigma I (2022-23) 4×5 inch giclee print mounted on 8x10 inch card.

Enigma II (2022-23) 4×5 inch giclee print mounted on 8x10 inch card.

Enigma III (2022-23) 4×5 inch giclee print mounted on 8x10 inch card.

Enigma IV (2022-23) 4×5 inch giclee print mounted on 8x10 inch card.





Enigma V (2022-23) 4×5 inch giclee print mounted on 8x10 inch card.





Enigma VI (2022-23) 4×5 inch giclee print mounted on 8x10 inch card.





Enigma VII (2022-23) 4×5 inch giclee print mounted on 8x10 inch card.





Enigma VIII (2022-23) 4×5 inch giclee print mounted on 8x10 inch card.