WHAT

The artist’s first exhibition in Hong Kong is characterised by the blurred lines between landscapes and memories. He explores both photography and painting to understand their difference between what exists and what we remember about the existence. The artist takes inspiration from history and explores new photographic techniques using historical materials, such as silver-coated copper plates. He portrays a variety of landscapes from the skies to the seas to show the elements of our existence. 

WHY

Through Esser’s work, time is blurred. There is no past, present, or future. It is all one and the same; the viewer can gaze upon landscapes and imageries that once existed, currently exist, and will exist. Memories can be weathered and eroded by time, but the archetype of a landscape will always remain regardless of its physical appearance changes. The sceneries evoke feelings of contentment and satisfaction as viewers glimpse into the lush greenery, cerulean skies and seas.