Photography with leather frame

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QUIET ATTEMPTS is a photographic work that exists on the edge of black and white, infused with a subtle warmth. This tonal choice reflects a state in-between — neither fully resolved nor completely neutral — mirroring the emotional landscape from which the work emerged.

The piece was created from a feeling many recognise: the pressure and uncertainty of contemporary life, the expectations we are asked to meet, and the performances we are required to deliver. Within this series, the human figure appears as a shape shifter — flexible, adaptive, constantly adjusting. Quietly negotiating the outside world, while carrying the recurring question: am I enough, or do I need to reshape myself to belong?

The image holds a sense of loneliness within a time of constant acceleration and change. It reflects my own experiences, translated into a visual narrative that remains restrained rather than expressive — a quiet attempt to stay present.

The photograph is printed on a rigid panel and framed in naturally tanned leather. The leather frame is hand-painted using a self-developed colouring technique. I chose leather deliberately: the stretched, tensioned material continues the physical language of the body seen in the image. The frame is not perfectly straight, yet it is held under tension — echoing the human condition it surrounds.

The work is designed to be wall-mounted and can be hung using the two fixing points on the back.

Dimensions
Photograph: 90 × 60 cm (height × width)
With leather frame: slightly larger overall

Upon purchase, personal contact will be made to arrange delivery. For this reason, no shipping option is available during checkout.

QUIET ATTEMPTS brings together photography, craftsmanship and material research, forming a personal and tactile reflection on pressure, flexibility and quiet resilience.