Monochrome
Much has been written about monochromatic photography, yet Karsten has carved his own path through the world of black and white. By stripping away the distractions of color, he invites viewers into a realm where form, light, and texture take center stage. In this reduced palette, the absence of stimuli becomes a strength — guiding the eye to patterns, contrasts, and rhythms that often remain hidden in the colorful bustle of everyday life.
“Experiencing the monochromatic world is like stepping away from constant distraction. I enter a quiet space, where dimensions dissolve into pure geometry and the essence of the image is laid bare.”
For Karsten, black and white is not a limitation but an opening — a way to distill complexity into clarity, allowing silence to speak and shapes to tell their own stories.
Woods
focus on the singular beauty of trees and forest landscapes, where bark, grain, and surface texture become striking visual elements. Through detail and observation, each image reveals the rich complexity and unexpected elegance found in the natural forms of the woodland world.”
Mountain
landscapes with a focus on form, light, and atmosphere. Through balanced composition and tonal contrast, each photograph captures the scale, texture, and grandeur of nature.
Water
From quiet lakes to restless seas and falling rain, this series examines water as a living element within the landscape. The photographs draw attention to motion, transparency, and changing conditions, offering a varied interpretation of nature through one of its most dynamic forms.
Celestial
celebrates the beauty of the night sky, where stars, darkness, and distant light come together in quiet and extraordinary scenes. Each photograph reveals the wonder, depth, and timeless allure of celestial landscapes.”
Urban Jungles
The city appears as a place where sophistication and disorder exist side by side. Through lines, surfaces, and spatial tension, each image reveals moments of architectural beauty emerging from the energy and complexity of the urban landscape.
