WILLIAM FERNANDES PAOA

MYRIORAMA

Series of 16 silver photography, 160 x 45 cm each

«MYRIORAMA» is a series of sixteen silver photographs that transcends traditional temporal boundaries through long exposure shots of the ocean. These exposures capture not a single moment, but a prolonged period, blurring time to create a continuous visual narrative.

The concept of a myriorama—originally a set of interchangeable landscape cards that can be arranged in multiple ways—inspires the structure of this series. Each photograph, while complete in itself, is a modular component of a larger tableau. The horizon line serves as a seamless connector among the panels, establishing a flat, unbroken line that ties the collection together.

Following the initial capture, the negatives were scanned and digitally altered to shift the natural colors towards an otherworldly palette. This manipulation further abstracts the familiar seascape into an alien terrain, challenging the viewer’s perception of natural and artificial landscapes. Through this visual and conceptual transformation, «MYRIORAMA» invites viewers to reconsider the boundaries of landscape photography and the fluidity of natural scenes.