THE SIGNAL IN THE WOOD

For years and throughout the centuries, we have created many industrial forests, and almost no forest is still ancient woodland. Everything has been planted by us humans, with many exotic species used for their straight trunks, making them easier to handle in production. However, the soil becomes depleted due to these monocultures, which has become increasingly visible in recent years. Additionally, global warming allows certain small creatures to have a higher chance of survival than during harsh winters.

These factors contribute to large sections of forests dying, which, in turn, creates space for more diversity. Nevertheless, as a human, it pains me to see these trees so broken or ravaged. Especially when you realize the timespan these trees have lived through. I photograph their vulnerability and death as a tribute to their existence. A signal of creaking sound, falling trees, and root systems suddenly exposed to daylight. This is what I feel and see when photographing, a scream from nature.