Sightings

In 'Sightings,' Mark Feldstein, a painter for over ten years, transitions his artistic focus to the medium of photography. The collection features black and white photographs that capture ordinary urban environments, including streets, corners, and empty lots. Feldstein explores the interplay between composition, light, and shadow, capturing what he describes as 'hard edges and soft intrusions.' The work is framed by a philosophical perspective on the act of seeing; it suggests that 'sightings' are physical processes where moments of experience are visually captured and separated from continuous linear time via the camera. The book serves as an exploration of how distant objects can glow, glisten, or attract the viewer's attention in ways that feel magical or significant.