Yohan Liliyani
“My approach to still life is deeply personal, often a reflection of my thoughts and emotions. I was captivated by the interplay of light and shadow on the textured surfaces, intricate household objects, and the statues adorning the space. These still life images serve as a narration of my journey at Rumah Hujan, a visual diary of my moments of peace and contemplation.”
- Yohan Liliyani
Still life photographer Yohan Liliyani finds beauty in overlooked every day objects, transient sculptures existing only for a short moment, the details we sometimes don’t notice unless we stop for a moment. For her Rumah Hujan residency she used walking meditation to explore some of the more quiet corners of the estate.
Yohan’s shift to fine art began in 2020 during the pandemic lockdown. Unable to carry out fashion photo shoots, still-life photography became an outlet to channel her creativity. Organic materials are integral elements in Yohan’s images as they communicate her views on the human experience of growth and death. The recurring theme can be seen in works such as ‘Middle Ground’ (2020), an editorial project for Indonesian publication Utterly Me. The series offers a playful take on miscellaneous items she found in her household: flowers, fresh produce, tableware, and natural elements such as water droplets. It illustrates Yohan’s ability to shine a new light on the most common objects through photography.
This excerpt was originally published on Art & Market