Matrozen 1941 - 1945

This page from a photo album, titled Matrozen, meaning Sailors, is made up of black and white photographs arranged on grey card. It's a fascinating piece of work. You know, someone assembled these photos, carefully placing each one on the page with those little black corners. I imagine them sifting through the photos, pausing, reflecting on these moments captured in time. What stories were they trying to tell, or perhaps, preserve? The contrast between the black and white photos and the grey card creates a kind of visual rhythm. Each image, a window into a different time, a different memory. It's almost like a painter composing a canvas, balancing shapes, tones, and textures to create a cohesive whole. It reminds me of other artists who use collage and found materials, turning everyday objects into something new and meaningful. Ultimately, this album is a testament to the ongoing dialogue between artists across time, each building on the ideas and innovations of those who came before.