The Poetic Silence of Foggy Nights
Night, with its enveloping darkness, presents itself as a realm of intimacy and mystery, especially when fog creeps into vast spaces, transforming the landscape into a sea of silence and vagueness.
In these moments, the darkness seems to accentuate the presence of the invisible, evoking deep thoughts and existential reflections.
Philosophers like Martin Heidegger have explored the notion of being and nothingness, suggesting that a foggy night might represent Dasein, the authentic existence that emerges when we confront the unknown and uncertainty. The fog becomes a symbol of our human condition, where the appearance of things is blurred and we must come to terms with our finitude.
The allure of the night also lies in its power to conceal and reveal simultaneously, as noted by Gaston Bachelard in his study of the poetics of space. The fog that envelops fields and forests creates a scenario of potential and possibility, an invitation to explore not only the external world but also the hidden recesses of our psyche.
In this dance between the visible and invisible, between the known and the unknown, the foggy night becomes a stage for our most intimate meditations, a place where we can rediscover our connection with the world and with ourselves, immersed in an atmosphere that reminds us of the beauty and mystery of existence.
To create these images, I drew significant inspiration from the works of photographer Todd Hido.
Todd Hido's hauntingly beautiful portrayals of suburban landscapes shrouded in fog have always captivated me. His ability to evoke a sense of solitude and introspection through his atmospheric compositions resonated deeply with me, encouraging me to explore the interplay of light and shadow in my own work. Hido's use of color and his focus on the quiet, often overlooked moments of everyday life helped shape my vision, emphasizing the profound beauty found in the ordinary.