Anna-Maria Becher examines the tension between concrete and ephemeral light across human-made structures.

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In my work, I explore the interplay of structural rigidity and ephemeral light across various countries. This series, Studies in Concrete and Light, explores raw, human-made buildings. By intentionally capturing these environments in the complete absence of people, I create a specific tension reflecting our contemporary era.

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In my work, I explore the interplay of structural rigidity and ephemeral light across various countries.

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I use high-contrast black-and-white to dissolve functional context and reduce structures to pure abstraction. Deep shadows and extreme tonal separation act as an abstracting force, shifting the viewer's focus entirely to rhythm, form, and texture. Through these geometric studies, I transform cold, industrial surfaces into emotional landscapes, seeking stillness within the architectural pulse of our time.

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About

Anna-Maria Becher is a Swiss photographer with a deep passion for black-and-white photography. Often created whilst travelling, her work explores architectural forms and the delicate interplay of light and shadow, among other subjects. She focuses on capturing moments of stillness and a minimalist aesthetic within her images.