Vanitas and the Death of the Darkroom
Ryan Van Der Hout’s photograms of Trees, Fruit,
Flowers and
Figures are luminous, their depth a startling
contrast to the
negative space surrounding them. A photogram is
created by
placing objects on photo-sensitive material then
exposing it to
light. The unparalleled detail of the silhouette
created captures
the object’s truth. The richness of the hues
expresses its
essence. The ephemeral nature of the subjects
foreshadows the
death of the darkroom.
