Artist Statement:
Square Dance is my “first dance” with square format photography, created during a year of discovery in Houston, Texas. Moving there for a job marked my first steps into the vast, unfamiliar landscape of Texas, a state that quickly became a source of endless inspiration. Early in my time there, I discovered the work of Gerry Johansson, whose disciplined use of the square format encouraged me to embrace its constraints.
Constraints have always fueled my creativity, and this square crop became both a guide and a challenge. Alongside my close friend Daniel, I spent countless weekends throwing darts at maps, Diane Arbus-style, and driving through the sprawling Texas landscape to photograph whatever caught our eye along the way. Those trips transformed the act of photographing into a process of exploration and play, as we ventured into small towns, dusty highways, and quiet, overlooked spaces.
The images in Square Dance reflect the rhythm and simplicity of the square frame—a structure that, for me, feels both grounding and limitless. They capture not only the beauty of Texas but also my love for the deliberate, meditative process that this format demands. Square photography holds a special place in my heart now, and I hope these images speak to the joy and discovery I found in creating them.
