In an abandoned, gloomy room, colourful plastic balls lie scattered on the dust-covered floor. In the foreground, a single red ball attracts the viewer's attention - dirty and slightly scratched, it symbolises the traces of time that have left their mark on this place. The colourful balls, once part of a cheerful playground or play area, seem out of place in this environment and evoke a sense of transience and abandoned joy. The background shows an imperfect wall and brown, withered leaves that give a silent indication of how long this place has belonged to the past.
The colours of the balls create a fascinating contrast to the dark, dreary surroundings and reinforce the impression of something innocent and abandoned. The scene is almost like a frozen moment in which time has stood still and the memories of children playing and lively noises now linger in complete silence. This sight conveys a sense of melancholy and reminds us how quickly joy can fade and a place that was once alive can be forgotten.
My best friend introduced me to abandoned and forgotten places in March 2023. We watched lost place videos together and I was very fascinated by them. He said to me "I know something, let's go". So we drove about 45 minutes to an abandoned rehab clinic. When we got.. Read more…