An analog, grainy black-and-white photo that captures the magic of Lake Geneva in a misty, ominous, and timeless atmosphere.
The lake represents freedom, purity, and unity.
However, access to this paradise is denied to the viewer by an aging metal railing. Despite its simple function of providing safety, it forms a symbolic barrier between the viewer and the serene, untouched water surface of the lake.
But there is an opening—a staircase leading downward, toward the lake.
This staircase invites the viewer to transcend the limitation of the railing (the ego) and take a step toward a deeper experience. It asks the viewer to have the courage to leave the safe and familiar behind and surrender to the unknown.
The photo evokes a sense of melancholy, where the limitation of one's own thinking takes center stage.
Klaas is an engineer with a penchant for art and photography.
His work captures symbolic barriers, exploring the limitations people impose on themselves...
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