The project investigates the ontology of photography. By combining reversed large-format negatives 5x4 inches in dimension of fictional places with plates of solid sterling silver, and by tracing photographs on glass using a custom diamond cutter, the photographic presence is put into question. Fictional landscapes are generated using software for military applications, creating a land (terra) that is both unknown (incognitta) and also non-existent (nullius). After the generation of new land, images are made using a traditional camera, making negatives for non-existent land.

Practice-based research project comprised of following artifacts:

30 images of fictional landscapes on solid sterling silver plates 5x4 inches in dimension
Found reclaimed silver
3 carvings of photograph traces on glass using a custom-made diamond cutter
9 text-pieces on vinyl
Sculptural piece – custom boat made in 9 mm plywood 7x5 feet in dimensions, made of 5 separate panels