Dark Mountain
Hiilivuori, 2015 - 2017 / Hakasalmi Helsinki
A Photographic Study of a Coal Mountain /
Visual landscape exploration
Multiple black-and-white film photographs have been taken from the same spot for two years resulting in 64 images.
Not just being an essential part of city life - it reflects our culture and the industrial past as a visual statement. However, it is only temporal. - it was born one day, and someday it will disappear. - yet, it will stay alive in memories until forgotten. 'The Dark Mountain' is my contribution to preserving the memory of The Great Mountain of Hakasalmi.
Method:
Take black and white film photographs of the coal mountain from the same spot for two years as often as possible. With limits of a chosen angle, focus on the primary subject in the centre of the frame.
FILMS:
Ilford FP4 Plus ISO 125
Ilford HP5 Plus ISO400
CAMERA:
Canon EOS 1000F with zoom lens EF 35-80mm 1:4-5.6.
The project was supported by the City of Helsinki.
Excerpt from video work Dark Mountain
'The Dark Mountain' images:
