Florian Maier-Aichen’s images offer reinterpretations of traditional landscape photography. Often shot at obscure angles or from aerial views, he represents sites in a way that makes the viewer feel slightly dislocated, addressing ideas of globalization and virtual perception. This dislocation is multiplied by the computer enhancement he performs on the photos, heightening the images’ tension. Replacing classical landscapes with futuristic scenes, Maier-Aichen takes the romantic idea of the sublime and places it within the context of modern day life and experience.
Though photography is inherently considered a “documentary” art form, Maier-Aichen approaches it as a way of creating illusion. Fact and fiction are indistinguishable in his pictures, creating an impression of constant change.
Untitled, Print, 2005
Untitled, Print, 2005
Untitled (Freeway Crash), Print, 2002
Untitled, Print, 2005
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