Each cyanotype in  And So I Watch You From Afar invites viewers into a realm of abstraction ripe for imaginative interpretation. They may evoke the crashing of ocean waves, or the swirling beauty of coastal storm formations captured through satellites orbiting the Earth. Within each composition lies a deeper narrative, prompting contemplation on pressing environmental themes, particularly the profound impact of climate change and rising sea levels on our interconnected global landscape.

 Fostering sustainability and community engagement, my creative process intertwines cyanotype, an environmentally friendly photographic process, with eco-conscious materials sourced from local environments. Through immersive fieldwork activities, I collect elements like seaweed, sand, silt, and natural compounds such as seawater and sunlight. These renewable materials not only lend tactile depth to the work but also resonate with inherent ecological significance, symbolising the interconnectedness of all living beings.

 Utilising archival watercolour paper as my canvas, I meticulously weave these elements into each piece. As the works evolve over time, their hues deepen and mature, mirroring the natural processes of growth and transformation. Through this sustainable approach, I strive not only to craft visually arresting works but also to serve as a conduit for meaningful dialogue surrounding the ties that bind us to the natural world and to each other.

 It is my wish that through these conversations, we can confront the urgent environmental challenges we face and collectively envision a more sustainable and compassionate world for all forms of life.

 Aindreas Scholz, Artist/Researcher

PhD candidate at SEPR,, TU Dublin, developing new methodologies for teaching communities socially engaging and sustainable photographic printing practices and processes in light of a changing climate.

Artist website http://www.aindreasscholz.com/works.html