New representation
Steffen Diemer
We are proud to announce the addition of German artist Steffen Diemer to the group of artists represented by the gallery.
His work will be exhibited for the first time in Italy at the Mia Photo Fair, Superstudio Più, Milan from 19th to 23rd March 2025 (Stand D 020).
Steffen Diemer's photographs are not grand theatres, but intimate black and white plays. His still lifes appear at first glance to be easily readable and accessible, only to gradually reveal further layers of meaning. The central theme of his work is the vulnerability of nature and, ultimately, of human beings.
Steffen Diemer primarily uses the 170-year-old process of wetplate collodion photography (ambrotype) for his works. The physicality of the works, exposed directly onto black glass, combined with their intimate size, invites the viewer to engage intensely with each image. This process emphasises the individuality and uniqueness of each photograph as an object of contemplation.
Steffen Diemer: "My photographic still lifes are characterised by asymmetry, simplicity, austerity, naturalness, mystery, freedom and tranquillity. I work very consistently with the wetplate collodion process, often taking days to produce a single work. But this deceleration is exactly what I want. I create unique photographic works exclusively on black glass 'made for me'".
