Tim Ross

The work Hermann uses archival material from Tim’s grandfather, dating back to World War II, as a foundation to reflect on and critique the position and power of the image. The piece contemplates the depiction of violence, our interaction with visual media, and how the digital image alters and re-shapes our perception of reality. It is accompanied by a research publication, On Politics of Perception, which elaborates on the interrogative nature of the piece, documenting the emotional, intellectual and artistic layers inherent to it. Hermann engages with the complex relationship we have with the image as a tool for communication, and the difficulty of deciphering its meaning and authenticity.