Erik Vincenti Zakhia
Wave in Filigree
Erik Vincenti Zakhia writes: ‘I took Wave in Filigree in Amchit, Lebanon, where I live, in the afternoon, on a stormy winter day. I took the photograph with very simple equipment: an iPod touch 6th generation. I use this for two reasons. First, it is light and pocket-sized and second, also out of environmental concern. My philosophy is to keep the same electronic device as long as it is functional. I am fascinated by how the sea connects the entire world. Water forms a unity and offers a landscape that, until now, we have found nowhere else in the universe. We should protect and preserve the Earth, and the only way to do so is to build a global and sustainable peace between nations. In addition, waves are noisy and silent at the same time; they invite dialogue across cultures, reflection, and poetry. If we do not change our current model of development, they may also become a threat.’
Erik Vincenti Zakhia, Wave in Filigree, photograph, 2025.