Traces

‘Traces’ represents a body of work of architecture photography that takes the viewer around the world – yet with a common theme weaving through the varied images. In ‘Traces’ Edmund Sumner pursues a creative path that takes the viewer beyond mere visually recording aesthetic or functional aspects of buildings and interiors.

Buildings are a manifestation of how we shape the environment and – by the same token – how the environment shapes us. Architecture serves as a cultural chronicle, capturing the evolution of societies and their values. From ancient wonders to modern marvels, each structure tells a story of the people and times that created it, offering a tangible connection to our collective heritage.

Buildings invariably bear traces of cultural history that shapes our experience

Edmund Sumner photos artfully peel back invisible and visible layers to reveal traces – traces of cultural identity, spiritual spheres as much as historical milestones. – thus uniquely creating aesthetic histograms

The images in the ‘Traces’ collection add a metaphysical dimension to architecture photography – acting as a mirror, which reflects the journey we have been on and what we have become.