Undoing the Alps: A Visual Restoration
The Alpine region has been shaped by decades of tourist development. Ski lifts, slopes, snowmaking systems, and mountain huts dominate the landscape, leaving marks that permanently alter the character of this unique mountain world.
„Undoing the Alps: A Visual Restoration“ is an artistic project that reverses these interventions—at least visually. The starting point is panoramic images from webcams in the Dolomites, which are freely accessible. Through a digital intervention, I intentionally remove the visible winter sports infrastructure: lifts, slope markings, buildings, and artificial snow paths disappear, revealing an untouched landscape.
The images are always presented in pairs: once in their real, tourism-impacted form and once in a reconstructed, natural version. This creates a critical dialogue between reality and possibility—between the status quo and the vision of what these mountains could look like without mass tourism.
This project serves as an artistic commentary on the ongoing expansion of alpine tourism and raises the question of how much nature we are willing to sacrifice. It invites reflection on the true value of these landscapes—beyond economic interests and tourism-driven exploitation.
Project „Maus“ – A Visual Exploration
This graphic novel project was inspired by Beatrice Segolini and also draws influence from Joachim Planer. The visual design was developed by me as a test, exploring a unique combination of halftone aesthetics, stark contrasts, and unsettling imagery. The work experiments with atmosphere and visual storytelling, aiming to evoke tension and emotion.
Echoes of Time
Each episode could capture a brief, quiet moment where life pauses—whether it’s waiting for a bus, watching a sunset, or seeing a plant grow. The focus would be on the subtle ways time shapes our experiences, leaving behind echoes of what was and hints of what’s to come. Through minimalist visuals and a gentle narrative, the series would invite viewers to reflect on the beauty and inevitability of passing time.
Modern Gods
The project examines how modern status symbols and material values have become the new „gods“ of our time. It compares these symbols with traditional religious symbols in order to visualise the changes in our society.
Home Sweet Home
is a project that explores the often overlooked spaces occupied by homeless individuals in urban areas. Combining photography and short videos, the project highlights the contrasts between different city residents and addresses related social issues. Focusing on the architectural aspects of sleeping places and improvised shelters, it uncovers the hidden refuges of the homeless, capturing their daily challenges and the creative use of urban spaces.
Reflections
involves an ongoing process of manipulating photographic images through advanced retouching techniques and integrating artificial intelligence.
By selectively using visual tropes commonly found in tourism advertising, the project employs a semiotic framework to evoke a sense of familiarity.
Beneath the surface, it presents divergent viewpoints and critically examines the impacts of the Anthropocene on ecological and socio-cultural structures. By questioning human agency regarding environmental dynamics, it challenges viewers to reevaluate the complex interaction between human civilization and the natural world.
