Circadian

Circadian is defined as a recurring process on a 24-hour cycle. Using the process of pinhole photography this series of artworks document brief moments of life during lockdown, during the global pandemic of Covid-19. Because of lockdown and having no access to studios and limited availability to chemicals like developer and fixer, these pinhole photographs were developed using household substances. As a developer; vitamin-C powder, dish washing soap and coffee were used. As a fixer; vinegar and water were used and lastly, as a stopper; a light salt bath was used.  

These six photographs represent certain spaces within my home which I saw every day and participated in daily routines like hanging up the washing, cleaning the pool, buying illegal cigarettes and tidying the rooms of the house. By using household cleaning agents as developers and fixers, it emphasizes on the theme of routine, as all the substances used to develop these photographs were also used in the daily routines that were set out during lockdown.