The First Photograph – Summer of 1827 – Joseph Nicéphore Niépce

In the summer of 1827, Joseph Nicéphore Niépce succeeded in capturing the world’s first light-fast photograph. Taken over a period of several days, the image depicts the view from the window of his study at his estate, Le Gras, in Saint-Loup-de-Varennes, France. It was preserved on a tin plate coated with asphalt, measuring 16.5 × 21 cm.

To honor this special anniversary, I have created an exclusive series of heliographs that pays tribute to Niépce’s visionary work from 1827. For this series, I carefully coat and expose the plates in a process inspired by the historic original.

In celebration of 2027, I am also planning a comprehensive exhibition of all the works created for this series, and I look forward to collaborations to mark this unique occasion together.
For more information, please visit: heliographie.art.

Asphalt Works – Miniatures

In this project, I focus on the unremarkable moments and places that shape my daily life—both in the physical world and in virtual spaces. I photograph details and scenes that hold special significance for me and convey a sense of authenticity. I often wander through Google Street View, uncovering hidden forms and symbols within the familiar—archetypal shapes and signs embedded in concrete and asphalt.

These captured moments are transferred with sunlight onto metal plates coated with asphalt, in a 9 x 14 cm format, using an archaic process dating back to Joseph Nicéphore Niépce in 1822. In this way, my project becomes an exploration and a testament to my existence, reminding me that I am part of something larger that transcends time and space.

Each heliograph is a handmade original and available for purchase.
For more information, please visit: heliographie.art.