This illustration is a tribute to the act of looking — and the tension between presence and documentation.
Inspired by my experiences with mountaineering and photography, this piece reflects on how cameras can pull us away from the moment: we trade the present for future memories, turning now into nostalgia. Yet, I also found beauty in photography as a way to connect with the landscape when drawing wasn’t possible.
Here, the vintage camera becomes a living being, an entity with eyes that don’t just capture but also witness and hold us accountable to the moment. A quiet reminder to look, to see, and to remain present.
Digital illustration, iPad drawing, 2025.