Black. Weird.  Silent. Powerful.

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The harsh beauty of the volcanic landscapes.

Weirdly astonishing with its extravagant rock formations and unique flora.

For many people too gloomy to fully admire it. For others,  too unique to forget.

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Lanzarote, the island of the volcanic origin was born like Fenix through fiery eruptions and ‘ashes’ of dark solidified lava streams. Placed between Africa, Europe, surrounded by the Atlantic ocean, with its special light, minimalistic approach to architecture and life in general.

I travelled over  1/4 countries of our globe, but this island was different from what I have seen so far. I fell in love unexpectedly. Time seemed to fly slower there, in some meditative way. Darkness, emptiness and silence in their pure forms, isn’t that rare?

During my first visit in November 2017, I was so much pleased by its beauty that I have already bought a ticket to come back there as soon as I could, while still being in the spot.  Not surprising that Lanzarote has also become the subject of my current artworks.

The black volcanic scenery reminds me of the power of nature and made me feel like I was on a different, moonlike planet, where the vast, black, empty parts of the land are spread out for miles.

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As Japanese visioner Yohji Yamamoto said about black:

“Black is modest and arrogant at the same time. Black is lazy and easy – but mysterious. But above all black says this: “I don’t bother you – don’t bother me”.”

And that’s how I felt there. Peacefully rough. Mysteriously distant and independent.

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Below I present a few photos taken during my walks on Lanzarote island in winter 2017/2018.

 

 

WALKING THROUGH THE DARKNESS

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

FujiFilm X100S

 

 

 

 

TIMANFAYA

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

FujiFilm x100S

 

 

 

MAGIC VILLAGE

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

FujiFilm x100S

 

 

 

DARK SOFTNESS

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

Iphone 7

 

 

PAPAYA

Lanzarote, Spain 2018

 

 

 

BLACK HORSE

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

 

 

 

 

PAADISE PLANT

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

FujiFilm x100S

 

 

A FIGHT

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

FujiFilm x100S

 

 

 

MINIMAL

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

Canon Analogue

 

 

A VILLAGE

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

FujiFilm x100S

 

 

 

PINK

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

Canon Analogue

 

 

 

HEART LIGHT

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

FujiFilm x100S

 

 

 

PALM ABSTRACT

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

FujiFilm x100S

 

 

 

PURPLE BLACK ORANGE

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

FujiFilm x100S

 

 

 

BLACK SUNSET

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

FujiFilm x100S

 

 

 

RED SUNSET

Lanzarote, Spain 2017

FujiFilm x100S

 

 

LAVA

Lanzarote, Spain 2018

FujiFilm x100S

 

 

 

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