PRESENT TENSE — A PRACTICE IN ATTENTION

I began photographing the sky above Rotterdam as a daily practice. There was no specific goal, only the intention to pause, look, and be present.

What started as a simple routine slowly became a ritual. Each photograph marks a moment in time: a specific day, a certain light, a changing sky. The photographs are not about the sky itself, but about the act of looking. They are traces of a daily practice of attention, a collection of moments shaped by repetition and time.

In August 2026, the images came together for the first time as a large-scale installation at Ballon Rouge Gallery in Rotterdam. Printed, dated, and arranged in chronological order by hand, the 231 photographs formed a visual record of the practice up to that point. The act of building the installation became part of the work: a slow process of repetition, care, and attention made visible. A timelapse of the installation process can be watched here.

Present Tense remains an ongoing photographic practice. New images continue to be added, extending the collection and the project over time. Follow Present Tense on Instagram to stay updated on the project.