La Puerta Al Jardín Secr and Sueños Simétricos, Diptych

La Puerta Al Jardín Secr and Sueños Simétricos, Diptych, 2021 by Celia Rogge
From the Iberia series
Unframed

From the Iberia series. This artwork showcases an intricate display of tilework, blending historical charm with geometric precision. The room's walls are adorned with elaborate, patterned tiles, each featuring a harmonious symphony of blues, greens, and ochres. The left image reveals a sunlit space, highlighting an elegant yet rustic atmosphere with light softly reflecting off the tiles, enhancing their vivid colors. In contrast, the right image focuses on a single wall, emphasizing the meticulous craftsmanship and symmetry of the design. The wooden doors serve as captivating focal points, their rich tones providing a striking contrast to the cool hue of the tiles. This balance between ornate detail and architectural form creates a richly textured environment, evoking a sense of timeless beauty and cultural depth. The artwork is a testament to the enduring allure of artisanal skill and historical architecture.

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Celia Rogge’s work is fundamentally influenced by living between two diverging cultures, continents, architecture and languages. While her self-proclaimed motto is “Always Look Up...” this is meant firstly in a figurative way but by her own definition also meant in a spiritual way. Her work is divided into her own “yin & yang” ”order and emotion”, expressed in two very different types of photography, one urban and one in nature.

Her inspiration is deeply rooted in the notion of discovery through visual reflections and a strong passion for symmetry and linear structure. Her architectural works of New York City, London and Berlin Reflections invite the viewer to a new perspective on the clear lines of these metropolises. This zest for linear structure, order and the vanishing point are continued in her images of grand interiors throughout Europe, the United States and Australia.

In her daylight infrared photography common vistas are filtered through the transformative power of light where it is absorbed and reflected on another wavelength than the human eye can see. Capturing this different frequency of light she discovers and conveys to the observer the emotional in the unemotional. Her vistas are elevated to a higher spiritual beauty.