Fine Art nominee

Ludwig Spaude's debut series and graduation project, Under The Same Sky, explores the cloud forests of the world - fragile ecosystems suspended in mist, existing in a delicate balance between light and obscurity, growth and decay. The photographs, taken between 2023 and 2024 in Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Madeira, Indonesia, and Colombia, do not aim to document a specific place but rather evoke a world beyond geographical boundaries. The title suggests a quiet unity between these landscapes, emphasizing the idea that they all exist under the same sky, independent of human constructs of politics or ownership.

The series moves beyond traditional landscape photography by creating an imagined space - one rooted in memory, dissociation, and the longing for refuge. As a child, Spaude conjured landscapes in his mind as sanctuaries, places untouched by time, where the weight of reality dissolved. These photographs do not depict a literal reality; they reflect an inner vision, a world shaped by his personal experiences.

Ludwig Spaude was born in Berlin in 2001. While focusing primarily on landscape photography, his work reflects his past experiences, emotions, and visions. Though conceptual, his photographs remain open to interpretation, inviting viewers into a world shaped by solitude and introspection. Through black-and-white images of mystic landscapes, he creates a visual refuge - both personal and universal.

A profound fascination with nature and a strong sense of connection to the landscapes he captures define his artistic vision. Working with digital medium format, he deliberately slows his process, attuning himself to the rhythm of nature.

Ludwig Spaude’s journey into photography began in 2014 when his parents gifted him his first digital camera, igniting a passion for capturing the world and his travels. He studied at the Ostkreuzschule für Fotografie, where he refined his craft and developed his artistic voice. In 2025, he graduated with his debut series, Under The Same Sky. His next project will examine the impact of wildfires on the landscapes. His work was already published twice in the ARTDOC Magazine (2023-2024) and his selfportrait was part of a groupexhibiton at P7 Gallery in Berlin (2021).