Kelly De Nauw

Hidden worlds lurk behind tall buildings, in alleys, in the in-between-spaces – of that which shouldn’t be there – or in people’s gardens. The outside world often lures me into photographing or filming a setting that looks out of place in its surroundings. The location vanishes into the world, enclosing everything in sight, ready to be rediscovered. The unknown has always been there, lying in the embrace of the world, unaware of its existence until I take out my camera. The elements in the photo are part of a story, captured in one shot, a timeless presence which establishes a sense of familiarity after I detect it.