Fort Tilden, Silver Gelatin Print, 2011

Miguel Winograd  

This black-and-white photograph captures the raw beauty of urban decay, showcasing an abandoned industrial space overtaken by nature. The scene is framed by sturdy, graffiti-covered walls leading the eye towards a collapsed roof that allows light to pour in, casting dramatic shadows on the litter-strewn floor. Vines and foliage weave through the exposed beams, creating a striking contrast between the rigid man-made structures and the organic resurgence of life. The image evokes a hauntingly beautiful sense of desolation, highlighting the relentless passage of time and nature's reclaiming power. The rich textures and stark contrasts invite viewers to ponder the stories of the past and the inevitable cycle of renewal.

The artist looks for a path between tangled branches. Reconfiguring a personal archive of diverse Colombian landscapes, experimenting with a variety of printing materials to reconstruct a whole from these fragments, recreating a forest in the center of Bogotá. Wynograd also examines a historical archive of landscapes, the roots of his own vision. He believes that the old mimetic dream of photography is still alive. These exercises aim to weave a series of visual connections and reflect on the complex web of interdependencies between humans and nature. If there is a light of hope in the midst of overlapping crises, it is the awareness that we all belong to a whole. Perhaps these images can help in that reflection. Miguel Winograd's work explores the relationship between people and their environment, narratives of social conflict, and the dense interconnections of the Colombian landscape. His work, which occasionally includes portraits of trees, captures the essence of nature through a documentary lens. 

From the series Matas Selenium- Toned Gelatin Silver Prints Sheet Size: 14 in H x 11 in W Image Size: 10 in H x 10 in W Edition of 7 + 2AP