The transience of time" | Herford 09/2023 by Momentaufnahme | Marius Ahlers

About "The transience of time" | Herford 09/2023"

by Momentaufnahme | Marius Ahlers

About the artwork

In this photograph we see an old building that bears the marks of time in an impressive way. The dominant colour of the building is a deep red that fades and flakes through the years, giving it an aura of transience. A green gate, whose colour is also marked by time, forms the entrance to this mysterious place.

On the right side of the photo, lush green ivy climbs up the brick wall. The ivy's delicate, brown and withered leaves contrast beautifully with the vibrant green, and they seem to tell the story of this place - a story of growth and decay. The ivy tendrils wind around the red clinker bricks and provide a strong visual contrast to the erosion of the building.

The roof of the building is covered with the finest branches that stretch across the surface like a delicate spider web. These delicate branches add an almost poetic dimension to the photograph, linking the ephemeral with the enduring. The branches carry a weight of memories and history that rests on the building.

Overall, this photograph exudes a deep atmosphere of nostalgia and transience. It reminds us that time inexorably marches on, leaving its mark on everything we leave behind. The combination of red clinkers, green ivy and delicate branches conveys a fascinating message about the beauty of decay and the stories hidden in the old structures of the past. It invites the viewer to dive into the depths of history and discover the beauty in change.