Under the meta-theme of the transience of phenomena, the photo series Stumbling Waters refers to manifestations of destruction, whether in nature or in a metaphorical reference to global social developments that transform a peaceful flow of life into turbulent upheavals; which have consequences, leave traces and thus change a “world;” even if there are no phases of destruction that are not also subject to transience.

alexandra reill, 2024
Stumbling Waters
photo series

production: kanonmedia | vie / a | 24

The images are still frames taken from hand-held video recordings during the storms that hit Europe in 2024.
A gentle stream overflows its banks, mingles with the torrential rain and the debris washed free and becomes a torrent of water that rushes down the road and damages it heavily.