Leprozenkolonie Danaradja: zeezicht en vrouw 1922

These photographs, titled 'Leprozenkolonie Danaradja: zeezicht en vrouw' are presented in a series, taken by an anonymous artist. There’s something really special about seeing a set of images like this. The artist has a keen eye and the use of monochromatic film gives a dreamy quality. I'm instantly drawn to the play of light and shadow. You can sense the artist searching for the right angle, maybe experimenting with exposure, and trying to capture a specific mood. I wonder what it was like to stand where they stood, looking through the lens? What did they want to communicate? The textures look almost touchable. This work makes me think about the work of other photographers who capture the everyday, and how each artist brings their own unique vision to the familiar. Ultimately, it’s a reminder that artists are always learning from each other, building on the ideas of the past while forging their own path forward.