Silica, the primordial mineral that forms the backbone of digital connectivity, serves as a conduit through which memory and emotion are transmitted, stored, and reconstructed. Within this framework, my concept of digital archiving emerges as a sophisticated system that seamlessly integrates human memory, nature, and technology, forming a complex network of meaning.

In Mineral Files, this transformation becomes tangible—photographs transcend their role as mere static records, evolving into fluid, living landscapes where personal history and collective memory converge. Each image acts as a fragment of emotional geology, stratifying over time like sedimentary rock. This layering reflects our inner worlds, infused with the weight of experience, the impermanence of memory, and the persistent presence of the digital.

In this confluence, technology becomes a vessel for the organic, while the mineral essence of silica bridges the gap between the ancient and the virtual, intertwining nature and the subconscious. The interplay of these elements allows for a profound exploration of how we understand and engage with both our personal narratives and the broader human experience.

As Anselm Kiefer eloquently states, “Ruins, for me, are the beginning. With the debris, you can construct new ideas.”

Kiefer's ruins embody a powerful metaphor for digital archiving; just as debris can be reassembled to foster new ideas, old files and accumulated data transform into living materials, poised to generate fresh artistic narratives. This mirrors nature's ability to regenerate what has decayed, reminding us that every fragment holds the potential for renewal and reinterpretation.

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