STIJN STEVENS
Baltic Archiscapes
ANALOG PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION BOOK
Squeezed between the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus and the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad exists a curious cluster of three nations. Often mentioned in one breath – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania make up the Baltic states.
In early summer of 2023, I set off with a camera, a bag of film and a healthy dose of eagerness to capture the architecture and landscapes of the EU’s only former Soviet territories.
In 2024, I turned the collection into a physical look book filled with facts and research.
After completing my first photography book in early 2023, the desire to explore new places and continue my photographic journeys only grew stronger. By early summer, I set out for the Baltic states, driven by a vision to document Europe’s only former Soviet nations. This project took on greater significance in the context of Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the region’s unique history and geopolitical identity.
I aimed to build upon the foundation of my previous work by pushing myself further. I wanted this book to not only be longer but also crafted with higher-quality materials and with deeper research.
The result is a 116-page hardcover book, registered with an ISBN, containing over 100 photographs and stories that connect the images to the region’s rich history and culture. It’s a continuation of my journey to explore and document places with depth and perspective.
The book went into a first production run, in which 10 copies were produced.
All works were captured on film in June of 2023.
Images have been digitally altered to enhance color accuracy and remove scanning artifacts. Parts of the cover image were altered using generative AI.
All other content was created without the use of AI.
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