Second Form | The Lost Mexico Files No. 02

Description

Photographed in Playa del Carmen, Mexico, Second Form is part of The Lost Mexico Files, a collection created from the few photographs that survived the loss of nearly six months of photography and film.

Here, the body becomes part of the composition rather than simply its subject. Hard directional light traces the figure while casting an oversized shadow across the wall, creating a second form that feels almost independent from the person creating it. Curves, negative space, light, and darkness reduce the scene to its essential shapes.

The original RAW photograph was lost in the backup failure that erased most of the work created during this period in Mexico. What survived was a Lightroom preview, never intended to serve as the final image.

Its limitations became part of the photograph.

Grain, softened detail, muted tones, and the imperfect quality of the recovered file give Second Form an almost archival character. Rather than reconstructing what disappeared, the finished work preserves the photograph in the form in which it survived.

Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching, the paper’s substantial weight and finely textured matte surface complement the grain and tonal character of the recovered image. The texture gives additional depth to the shadows while reinforcing the tactile, imperfect quality that defines The Lost Mexico Files.

All prints are presented on Hahnemühle German Etching Giclée paper.

Frames are solid wood from sustainable sources, manufactured to high standards.

Sizes available:

21×30cm, 8×12″, print or framed, edition of 100
30×45cm, 12×18″, print or framed, edition of 50
40×60cm, 16×24″, print or framed, edition of 25
70×100cm, 28×39″, print or framed, edition of 10

Each artwork comes with an exclusive Certificate of Authenticity (COA), containing signature and edition number. Each order also includes a personal letter from the artist. Safe, tracked delivery guaranteed worldwide, with sustainable packaging.

The Lost Mexico Files

In 2022, nearly six months of photography and film created while living in Playa del Carmen, Mexico were lost after a backup failure. A small number of photographs survived through preview files and other fragments left behind.

The Lost Mexico Files preserves those remaining images. Rather than recreating what was lost, the collection embraces the grain, softness, texture, and imperfections of the recovered files as part of their history.

Read the full story behind The Lost Mexico Files →