Photographers Steve Rood and Han Furnée are contributors to Edge of Humanity Magazine and the creators of this photo essay. From the series ‘Aberrations’. To see Steve ‘s body of work, click on any photograph.

What might music as photography look like? Aberrations explore this concept. This series of still life photographs features a series of images created from a personal collection of glass bottles and books.

Artist photographers Steve Rood and Han Furnée collaborate in a manner similar to musical performance, focusing on spontaneity and improvisation. Their approach emphasises a free-form, operatic style, arranging objects and their relationships to create a dynamic interplay reminiscent of a performative recital.

Through this exploration of perception, light, and space, Aberrations challenges conventional notions of photography by highlighting abstraction, ambiguity, and the subtleties of everyday objects. The result is an unfolding shadow play that bridges the aural and visual, offering a unique visual experience.

Artist statement

Steve Rood is a visual artist and photographer known for his innovative exploration of photographic practices that intersect with emerging technologies and conceptual art. His work delves into the realms of perception, the dynamics between still and moving images, and the materiality of the photographic medium. With both an academic and professional background, Rood investigates contemporary photography, often challenging traditional notions and inviting viewers to engage with conceptual frameworks.

All images and text © Steve Rood and Han Furnée