Sarah Taylor - BA (Hons) Photography

Fading reflections: A photographic dance of light and time

Fading Reflections- A photographic dance of light and time: This project explores the themes of nostalgia, time, and memory, focusing on how memories evolve, fragment, and distort over time. It examines the complexity of human experience and the way memories and feelings of nostalgia are never fixed or uniform. Instead, they are fluid, shaped by emotions, personal experiences, and the passage of time. The project emphasizes the deeply personal nature of memory and nostalgia, recognizing that each individual experiences these concepts uniquely, influenced by their own perspectives, histories, and emotions. Even when people share similar experiences, their recollections of those moments can differ significantly. One person may recall an event with warmth and longing, while another may remember it through regret or confusion. Through this exploration of photography and memory , I aim to highlight the complexity of how we relate to our past, and how we hold onto different fragments of it.