Opslagplaats voor hout in een landschap c. 1888 - 1893

This photograph by Impi Backman captures a landscape dominated by structures for timber storage, presenting a scene where nature and industry intertwine. The ordered stacks of wood carry a potent symbolism related to human enterprise and the exploitation of natural resources. Consider the pervasive presence of wood throughout history, from primitive tools and housing to complex machines and works of art. Wood is the primary means of fuel and construction in human history. In ancient mythologies, trees are often venerated, serving as mediators between the earthly and spiritual realms. Yet, here, timber is presented as a commodity, stacked and stored, awaiting its transformation into something new. The image calls to mind the ever-shifting relationship between humanity and nature. This is not a story of progress, but of continuous transformation, where the echoes of past beliefs and practices linger, coloring our present perceptions.