Playing with my shadow

Like many people, I discovered my shadow one day and instinctively began playing with it—trying to catch or outrun it. A few years ago, I found myself reconnecting with that simple pleasure and felt the urge to explore this relationship through photography.

What I find particularly compelling about shadows is how they move so freely and naturally through space. They stretch, adapt themselves to shapes, and constantly shift their form. I realized that they offer a rich playground for visual experimentation. Most of the time, I stage mine in urban settings, interacting with everyday elements—objects, typography, signs—things I come across by chance. Out of these improvised encounters, small, spontaneous stories often emerge—sometimes humorous, sometimes poetic, always unplanned.

Sunlight plays a key role, as it directly affects both the mood and the density of the shadow. I use snapshot photography to capture these fleeting moments. It’s a simple and instinctive method that helps preserve the immediacy and spontaneity of the experience.

Over time, I began to see how these photographs—taken in different places and at different times—seemed to speak to one another through the presence of this shadow, which gradually became a kind of quiet character. I also like the idea of timelessness in a shadow, of floating between reality and fiction. I’ve come to believe that, in every shadow, there’s something both universal and deeply personal.