HOUDA KABBAJ | Mute shapes

The exhibition Mute Shapes marks the beginning of various photographic research projects that developed in two phases. This journey commenced with a twenty-eight-day trek through the Moroccan desert as part of the KAFILA art residency with IFM in 2023, followed by several months of experimental work in a black and white photographic laboratory.
In this research, I aimed to stepaway from traditional camera use and instead explore experimental photography techniques. These techniques are rooted in both artistic and scientific inquiry, including processes such as enlargement, transfer, contact printing, solarization, and embossing, which I found particularly engaging for capturing the nuances of the « living."