La Palma

This series is a collection of black-and-white photographs capturing the volcanic landscape of La Palma, an island in the Canary Islands. Through the stark contrasts of light and shadow, the images highlight the island’s dark, rugged terrain defined by black sand and jagged volcanic rocks. The images were shot with a medium format camera on black and white film, emphasizing the dramatic textures and forms of the landscape. Using medium format film, each photograph invites the viewer to engage with the silence and timelessness of the volcanic environment, highlighting the intersection between nature’s destructive power and its capacity for renewal.


The series explores themes of transformation and permanence in nature. The volcanic landscape of La Palma shows a cycle that mirrors broader natural processes. The photographs aim to provide a visual meditation on the island’s geological history, inviting viewers to reflect on nature’s capacity to shape and reshape the environment over millennia.