My photographic research revolves around the dry, dead tree, a symbol of transformation, but also of continuity and veneration. Despite the physical disappearance of leaves and thorns, the tree remains a presence bearing the marks of time and the life it has sheltered. Through my images, I seek to reveal this silent majesty, this dignity that the tree continues to exude even in death.

I echo the concept of shinboku, the sacred trees of Japanese tradition, perceived as natural objects where divine spirits reside. From this perspective, even a dead tree doesn’t lose its sacred dimension; it still embodies a deep connection with nature and time, a bridge between the ephemeral and the eternal. My aim is to capture this latent spirituality, this aura that lingers around these venerable trees, and to highlight their symbolic importance in the ecosystem and in our collective memory.

Through this exploration, I question the boundary between life and death in nature, inviting the viewer to see beauty in what is often perceived as an end. These dead trees are not relics of the past, but silent witnesses to cycles of regeneration and continuity.