In Untitled, Florian Maier-Aichen explores the intersection of photography and painting, influenced by 19th and early 20th century photographers who emulated paintings using established techniques. Maier-Aichen offers a contemporary perspective, incorporating chance as a true, unique occurrence.
He achieves the central splatter motif by pouring acrylic paint directly onto paper rolls, creating abstract compositions. These compositions are then reproduced and printed on transparent film, which is overlaid and rephotographed against various backgrounds. This complex process reveals multiple layers of detail, evoking the experience of watching images develop in a darkroom.
Maier-Aichen’s artistic practice often blends traditional analog methods with modern digital techniques, transforming photography from a medium of mere picture-taking into one of intricate picture-making.
