clito of the world
I often prepare my photographs with great care; Clito of the World is one such example. From the outset, it establishes a connection between nature—present since time immemorial—and the photographer, who expresses their sense of wonder through their art. From the infinitely small, invisible to the naked eye, to the overwhelming grandeur that dazzles our sight, nature offers humanity—both past and present—a vast spectrum of materials that inspire awe, encourage learning, and enable evolution. Humanity comes and goes, but nature remains ever-present. Still, it unfortunately wavers under the impact of human actions. Although humans have always celebrated and romanticized nature, they have paradoxically mistreated it. Does this power dynamic wound the human ego? I cannot say—for I will never stop contemplating “a human.” Clito of the World represents the billionth—or nearly so—attempt to surpass nature. It is quite likely that, somewhere on the other side of the planet, another human has also used this same moon and its light to find their way. I sincerely hope they have enough resources to keep going.
