"Layers explores the intricate relationship between identity, memory, and perception through a poetic-photographic lens."
Artist: Freya Gerz and Naomi Lurel
Project: Layers
Exhibition opening on 20.09, 7pm
KALLE Neukölln, Karl-Marx-Str. 101, Berlin
"I have walked through many lives,
some of them my own,
and I am not who I was,
though some principle of being
abides, from which I struggle
not to stray."
The Layers
by Stanley Kunitz
"The exhibition invites visitors to delve into the complex interplay between what is seen and what lies beneath, encouraging deep and personal reflection on the self.
At the core of the exhibition lies the tension between outward appearances and the hidden depths of the self. Using photographic metaphors—such as water surfaces, reflections, or the façades of identity—the works emphasize that what we perceive is often just a fragment of what truly exists. These images challenge viewers to look beyond the surface and uncover the hidden truths and stories that reside in the depths of our being.
The exhibition features a dialogue between two distinct photographic perspectives, highlighting the varied ways in which the world is perceived through individual consciousness. This interplay between childlike curiosity and introspective observation transforms everyday scenes into new, sometimes surreal contexts. The familiar becomes unfamiliar, inviting us to see the world with fresh eyes and discover the hidden beauty in simplicity.
What truths are concealed in seemingly insignificant moments? In fleeting instances of joy, the quiet of dawn, or barely noticeable gestures—what emerges when we pause and take a closer look? What insights await in the stillness, in the transience of these moments, within ourselves?"
© Freya Gerz and Naomi Lurel