A Case Study 1-2
2022
A Case Study 1: 30 x 610 cm
A Case Study 2: 30 x 610 cm
EPSON UltraSmooth, fine art paper, pigmented archival print
Through two collages and twenty photographs assembled over two years, Chérine Yazbeck transforms these colossal forms into meditations on memory and endurance. Her work captures the silos not as ruins, but as living testaments to Beirut’s shifting landscape—sites where decay and hope coexist. Collage mirrors the city’s fragmented reality. By juxtaposing opposites—light and shadow, destruction and renewal—Yazbeck constructs new visual narratives from fragments of the real. Each collage unveils the silos’ dual essence: both fragile and monumental, wounded yet unyielding. Through meticulous attention to light, Yazbeck reveals the silos’ many moods—bathed in dawn’s haze, veiled by mist, or glowing under a Mediterranean sunset. Each frame becomes a portal into time and emotion, transforming concrete and dust into vessels of collective memory.
A versatile artist from Beirut, delves into urban exploration photography, inspired by her city’s history of loss and resilience. Born in 1970, she fuses photojournalism with multimedia artistry, exploring themes of city life, destruction, and memory. Beirut is not just her backdrop; it’s a living entity shaping her identity. Chérine Yazbeck’s art transcends traditional photography, encompassing instal- lations and documentaries, offering immersive experiences challenging perceptions. Her work unveils hidden stories, giving voice to the voiceless, documenting Beirut’s triumphs amid adversity. Amidst a world saturated with images, the artist’s authenticity shines, revealing the city’s resilience through her lens. Her art is a testament to the enduring power of creativity, finding beauty amidst chaos.