Dark Knees explores a compelling visual approach centered on intimate, detailed studies of the human form, particularly focusing on the understated and often overlooked part of the body—the knees. The photographs examine textures, shadows, and the play of light to evoke a mood of quiet contemplation and physical vulnerability.
The work delves into themes of corporeality and presence, encouraging viewers to reconsider familiar anatomy through a new lens. The contemplative framing and close-up perspectives provoke an almost abstract appreciation of the body’s structure and imperfections.
Dark Knees is contained within 216 pages and was published in 2014, offering a sustained engagement with its subject across an extensive series of images.