COSTA DEL

COSTA DEL © Katha Wood 2022

Open Edition Print Directly onto Aluminium - Ink onto Metal

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Photography, 2022, Andalucía, Spain

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THE STORY

A Surreal Encounter - A glimpse into 2022's surreal reality at Malaga Airport, where the golden allure of a Porsche juxtaposes against the tranquil Andalucian mountain scape reflected in the airport's blue glass windows. Amidst the stillness, figures linger, evoking a poignant reminder of a time when the ordinary became extraordinary.

In the midst of the bustling Malaga Airport in 2022, amid a world grappling with the profound shifts of the time, a moment froze in time, encapsulating the essence of an era in a single frame. COSTA DEL stands as a testament to the convergence of the ordinary and the extraordinary, where the commonplace became imbued with a surreal quality.

At the forefront of this captivating composition stands the golden curves of a gleaming Porsche, its hue shimmering under the Spanish sun. Symbolizing luxury and opulence, it commands attention against the backdrop of the airport's architectural symmetry. Yet, juxtaposed against the rustic charm of Andalucia's rural mountain scape, it becomes more than just a status symbol; it becomes a stark reminder of the stark contrasts of our world.

The airport building itself emerges as a silent protagonist in this visual narrative. Its glass windows, tinted in hues of blue, reflect not only the physical surroundings but also the intangible beauty of the Andalucian landscape. Through its transparent facade, it invites viewers to ponder the duality of our existence, where urbanity meets nature, and modernity intersects with tradition.

In the mid-ground of the image, a few figures linger, a man and a woman in uniform, waiting by the roadside. Their presence adds depth to the scene, offering a glimpse into the human experience amidst the grandeur of the setting. In a time when airports were devoid of crowds, and luxury cars seemed out of place in the everyday, their presence serves as a poignant reminder of the surreal nature of our reality.

COSTA DEL transcends the confines of a mere photograph; it becomes a reflection of the zeitgeist, capturing the essence of a moment frozen in time. It invites viewers to delve deeper, to contemplate the intricacies of our world, and to find beauty in the juxtaposition of the mundane and the extraordinary. In its stillness, it speaks volumes, resonating with echoes of a time when the ordinary became extraordinary, and the surreal became our reality.