Originating in the sixteenth century, the camera obscura formed a bridge between observation and representation—an idea that still resonates today in the omnipresence of surveillance systems in urban space. With Camera Obscuras, Utrecht-based artist Thijs Koelink reflects on this condition of constant observation.
Through a series of abstract photographs of architectural forms and surveillance devices, Koelink explores the fragile boundary between public visibility and private experience. All images were shot in Utrecht on a single roll of 35mm film, embracing the limitations and tactility of analog photography.
The project unfolds as a 32-page monochrome zine, published by Stickit in a limited edition of 100 copies. Handwritten graphic interventions create a dialogue between image and design, turning each copy into a unique object. The launch is accompanied by an exhibition at Kunstgras featuring prints and a video projection. đź“·
