Among Buildings exploits the complimentary tension between the written word and the photographic image, engaging both the perceiving eye and the reflective mind. It is in the space between the images, the words and the buildings themselves that Among Buildings exists. The publication makes no attempt to present a complete picture of the subject buildings, rather these are open-ended, personal reflections – fragments in a kaleidoscope of possible imaginings.

Among Buildings began as a collaboration between Michael and Tom in late 2013. Once a month they would meet at a site of architectural significance, taking time to walk through and around the site, discussing the building, scribbling notes and taking photos. Over the months and years, and with curatorial direction from Stuart, these reflections came together to form Among Buildings. While Michael, Tom & Stuart are responsible for three distinct aspects of the project, in reality the words, the images and the design of Among Buildings were developed in true collaboration.

Words and pictures are presented as two modes which work independently until they are both taken in: then, a mutual opposition and harmony are evident, making possible an understanding of the photographs and texts which is not visual, but visceral, not wordy but worldly.

Alex Selenitsch