Luis Rodríguez in "TIME-SPACE-EXISTENCE"

Luis Rodríguez by Luis Rodríguez

During his architectural training he found himself captivated by the emotional influence of atmospheres; the work and writings of Juhani Pallasmaa, Steven Holl or Hélène Binet, among others, had a deep influence on him, focusing his attention on concepts like presence, patina or hapticity, bringing him closer to existential and phenomenological philosophy. His background not only shaped his vision but gave him an understanding of the complex process that exists behind human-made spaces. 

His photographic work aims to raise awareness about how time and space are linked to human existence by sharing his own experiences related to the beauty of the ephemeral and the passage of time in relation with such spaces, as an expression and interaction with the world around us. He does this without competing with architecture itself but by considering his photography as one more layer within the whole creative journey, from the first design sketches to the eventual ruins. 

Luis believes that shooting with a certain degree of decontextualization and abstraction drives the audience towards the details and haptic aspects of a space, creating mystery and attention around it. This approach opens a door to the spectator’s imagination and sensitivity which will help him/her to stop, become aware and wonder about the ‘here and now’.