Original Glass Negative Plates
The "Original Glass Negative Plates" collection is a notable installment of the Metamorphosis endeavor; its primary objective is to unveil the authentic images that have been restored from specific glass negatives. As the title indicates, the purpose of this collection is to exhibit the original condition of chosen plates, several of which have been or will be subjected to additional artistic alterations throughout the progression of this undertaking.
The significance of this collection lies in the fact that it comprises the inaugural plates showcased at Sergis Adamos' inaugural exhibition in 2019, which served as the precise moment the Metamorphosis project was initiated. The initial glass negatives present an intriguing opportunity to examine unaltered historical imagery, serving as a juxtaposition to the altered pieces that ensue in the narrative of the project.
As the collection grows, an increasing number of unique negatives will be integrated, each selected for its capacity to stimulate the imagination. The inclusion of these supplementary plates will enhance the compilation, offering a more comprehensive view of the archive's profundity and the varied visuals it encompasses. This specific category functions not solely as a repository of historical information, but also as an oasis of creativity, emphasizing the fundamental allure and narrative capacity that each pristine glass plate possesses.
Young Paphian Girl. 2017.
Paphian Lady. 2020. 100x150cm
“Vanishing Point" and "Headless" are two striking series culled from a rich treasure of black and white pictures, each with distinct features sculpted by time and neglect.
Headless
In "Headless," people's once-clear faces are forever veiled, their identities obliterated by the unrelenting march of dampness. What is left are the traces of life, captured by the peripheral patterns where decaying forces etch their abstract beauty into the tactile memory of glass negatives.
Vanishing Point
"Vanishing Point" portrays the edge of insignificance, the moment before the eternal slip into obscurity. These are more than images; they are the last witnesses to fragments of stories on the verge of being forgotten, a tribute to both human error and the relentless wear of nature. The high-resolution photos engage viewers in a dialogue with history, challenging them with the transitory essence of existence and the urgent need to remember.
