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FOREST BRIDGES (Series)
DESCRIPTION
These bridges are part of a series I shot in the Spreewald forest. Bridges fascinate me visually and symbolically. Visually of how they look and symbolically of their meaning to go from one place to another - from one stage to another stage in life. Life is like a bride because I am constantly in the process of becoming, growing in character and transitioning to another stage mentally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. Also being in between places and stages has its own quality on a bridge and in life. The not-here-anymore and not-there-yet has its own enjoyable quality of life of being in between.
AUTHOR
Fabian Kochendoerfer is a pioneering instant film artist since 2000, developing a distinctive style that makes visible the truths he discovered through philosophical and meditative insight.
Using vintage Polaroid cameras and rare expired instant film, he transforms fleeting moments like butterflies into reflections of reality, moments of infinity, and truth.
Embracing the risks of expired film, he intentionally creates unique, unpredictable tones, producing a cinematic, film-like quality and a vintage atmosphere impossible to achieve digitally.
His art embodies his discoveries:
“The world is just an illusion. Life is a dream. Wake up and know yourself!”
“The universe has beauty in abundance, and consciousness to witness it. My art is a reminder of this truth.”
Capturing delicate subjects on instant film is extraordinarily challenging. Fabian composes each shot with patience, turning fleeting moments into timeless, contemplative images that merge technical mastery with artistic intuition.
His photography has earned international recognition, including nominations and awards from FAPA, MIFA, IPA, ND Awards, PX3, and TIFA. Exhibitions include shows alongside Art Basel, Art Basel Miami, and the Venice Biennale.
He holds a Diploma from the Merz Academy, Stuttgart, Germany, and a Master of Arts from the University of Portsmouth, England.
Using vintage Polaroid cameras and rare expired instant film, he transforms fleeting moments like butterflies into reflections of reality, moments of infinity, and truth.
Embracing the risks of expired film, he intentionally creates unique, unpredictable tones, producing a cinematic, film-like quality and a vintage atmosphere impossible to achieve digitally.
His art embodies his discoveries:
“The world is just an illusion. Life is a dream. Wake up and know yourself!”
“The universe has beauty in abundance, and consciousness to witness it. My art is a reminder of this truth.”
Capturing delicate subjects on instant film is extraordinarily challenging. Fabian composes each shot with patience, turning fleeting moments into timeless, contemplative images that merge technical mastery with artistic intuition.
His photography has earned international recognition, including nominations and awards from FAPA, MIFA, IPA, ND Awards, PX3, and TIFA. Exhibitions include shows alongside Art Basel, Art Basel Miami, and the Venice Biennale.
He holds a Diploma from the Merz Academy, Stuttgart, Germany, and a Master of Arts from the University of Portsmouth, England.
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