Shot in Finland the work is inspired by the vast landscapes of forests. The title is taken from a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke ("In my arms forests fall asleep"):
Nenn ich dich Aufgang oder Untergang?
[...]
in meinen Armen schlafen Wälder ein, –
und ich bin selbst das Klingen über ihnen,
und mit dem Dunkel in den Violinen
verwandt durch all mein Dunkelsein.
This fascinating piece delves into the intricate art of self-portrait photography and delivers a powerful narrative.
Aufgang oder Untergang, 2015. Self-portrait photography
Aufgang oderUntergang, 2015
Hahnemühle Photo Rag (HPR) 300g
Limited Edition.
Unframed
* Print comes with a 2.5 cm white border
Originally from Austria, Michaela Haider found her expression in photography at an early age. Drawing inspiration for her early works from the fields and forests, streams and rivers of the region she grew up in. After studying chemistry in Graz, Helsinki and Berlin, the scientific perspective provided even deeper insights into the unifying element of her work — the relationship between the human form and nature, and the materialistic aspect of both.
Her images depict staged worlds that pose and explore the question of this relationship from the human perspective.
Haider's works have been exhibited in Austria, Germany, Spain, and Finland.
