Markus Kaesler, “In between”

At first glance, photography appears to be a purely technical medium used to illustrate reality. In this regard, digital techniques offer increasing possibilities. However, Markus Kaesler's photographs go in the opposite direction. The complete abandonment of modern techniques reduces the medium to its essence: light and time, place and movement. In his project "In Between", Markus Kaesler traverses the boundaries of countries and photography. The duration of the journey is recorded on light-sensitive paper. The exposure begins in one country and ends in another. What we see in Kaesler's photographs is precisely the "In Between", imperceptible to the human eye: a combination of distance, time, and light that surpasses our vision and imagination. In this way, light from different geographical origins comes together to form a new whole. This process is only possible once, as each stretch of the journey, with its combination of distance, time, and light, represents an event that cannot be repeated. The artist treats photography as an art of storytelling, and the materials used are an essential part of the narrative. The sheet of light-sensitive paper has indeed traveled thousands of miles during the exposure. Some may argue that the manner in which an image is created does not matter for the final visual impression. Kaesler opposes this notion and demonstrates that the process of creation is an integral part of the final work. The true story can only be told by the one who has experienced it.