Jonas Nyström’s photographic series captures the eternal dilemma between independence and anchoring, movement and stillness, weight and lightness. Through carefully chosen objects, each carrying its own symbolic meaning, the images invite us to reflect on the tensions that shape our existence.
Set against the backdrop of the sea — Nyström’s childhood home and lifelong harbor — these photographs are deeply personal yet universally resonant. The ever-changing maritime landscape serves as both a stage and a metaphor, emphasizing the contrast between freedom and stability. Floating elements suggest a longing for release, while grounded forms remind us of the pull of responsibility and belonging.
With a poetic and contemplative gaze, Nyström transforms the familiar into something profound. His images do not dictate a single interpretation but rather leave space for the viewer’s own thoughts and emotions. In this series, the sea is not just a setting — it is a presence, an echo of the choices we all face: to drift or to anchor, to move or to remain — to choose connection or independence.
