RECYCLING THE ROMANTIC

This series transforms old, discarded windows into evocative works of art, inviting viewers to contemplate the interplay between memory, perception, and self-reflection. Each pane of glass is meticulously restored and etched with delicate, dreamlike designs—tree branches, cracked glass, clouds, leaves, and the familiar edges of window frames. These subtle carvings evoke the fleeting scenes one might glimpse through a window, suspended in time yet fragile and impermanent.

The etched images are elusive, often obscured by the viewer’s own reflection or the reflections and refractions of their surroundings. This dynamic interplay between the etched imagery and the real-world reflections serves as a metaphor for the way memories are layered, distorted, and intertwined with the present moment. As the viewer moves and shifts their perspective, the carved images flicker in and out of focus, echoing how memories can be both vivid and elusive, constantly shaped by the act of remembering.

By repurposing windows, Recycling the Romantic highlights the act of preservation and reinterpretation, inviting viewers to linger, adjust their gaze, and engage with the artwork on a personal level. It asks: How do we reconcile what we see with what we remember? How do our reflections—both literal and metaphorical—shape our understanding of the past?

This work, alongside Swing Project, forms part of the broader Memory Project, an exploration of memory’s fragile, transient, and multifaceted nature.