Micro-Utopia
2016
Digital photography, typological composition, printed on archival paper with embedded text and code.

“Micro-Utopia” examines the evolution of personal computing through a series of typological photographs of vintage microcomputers. Presented with a methodical, objective aesthetic inspired by the work of Bernd and Hilla Becher, the images highlight the intimacy and privacy of early human-machine interactions. Hidden within the images are fragments of code and text, readable only with a magnifying glass, adding a layer of discovery that mirrors the clandestine nature of modern surveillance. Juxtaposed with the contemporary state of digital connectivity, these photographs invite reflection on the transition from private, solitary computing to a networked existence where surveillance and data collection are ubiquitous. “Micro-Utopia” serves as both a nostalgic archive and a critical commentary on the changing dynamics of technology and communication.