This project utilizes thin sections of stones collected from various locations on Earth, with many personally gathered from mountains in the South of France—an area rich in familial significance. These visits establish a profound connection with my ancestors and transform my relationship with the landscape.
 
Each stone, carefully chosen during the collection process, encapsulates a preserved moment akin to capturing memories. Sliced into thin sections, as a geologist would do, these stones are then exposed to the light of solar plates. This process reveals unique compositions, allowing varying amounts of light to pass through.
 
The transparency of these rocks raises an intriguing question: Just as a geologist unravels Earth’s secrets with knowledge and tools, how does this stone metaphorically enable us to peer through time? By exploring both the visible and vanishing aspects, we unravel personal histories and the Earth’s narrative. While time may seem to erase the past, it remains intertwined with the present and future.
 
My project aims to create images from the remaining traces in specific locations, with the goal of bringing awareness to the connections between the present, past, and future. Each print from a stone reflects the memory of its origin and the impact of human presence on the land.