Illuminations is a multidisciplinary exhibition with photographs, text, sound, objects and site-specific installation.
Illuminations started in 2002 when my relationship with was slowly falling apart. While trying to save our relationship we rented a large stylish apartment in Stockholm, hoping that a change of scenery would have a positive effect. The space made the distance between us more acute, and the inevitable break even more obvious.
I started photographing my partner and myself every night, placing a view camera in front of our bed. The routine of making one photograph each night became important. The camera shutter was left opened for 3 to 8 hours every night in a darkened bedroom, as the beginning morning light arrived the exposure was interrupted. It is a private journal, documenting time and memory, where present meets past.
Locations: Arles, Stockholm and New York.
The exhibition premiered in New York at Ivy Brown Gallery in September, 2014 and continued to Roger Smith Hotel in New York until the end of January, 2015. In June, 2015 it will travel to France and Sweden.
In connection with the premiere, a limited edition perfume and book Illuminations was created. Both are currently available for sale through florencemontmare.com
