Inploration – abstract and textured black and white photography by Bastien Pons
Inploration is a space for visual introspection — a curated collection of abstract and textured black and white photographs by Lyon-based visual artist Bastien Pons. Rooted in a minimalist and experimental approach, this photographic series explores the unseen, the unresolved, and the fragile balance between form and formlessness.
Each image in Inploration invites the viewer to look beyond surface appearance. Using grain, blur, scratches, shadows, and the absence of color, Bastien Pons creates raw visual compositions that question traditional notions of clarity and beauty. These photographs are not meant to be decorative; they are meant to be felt, inhabited, and interpreted — much like soundscapes or fragments of memory.
Drawing on his background in electroacoustic composition, Bastien Pons approaches photography like a slow, silent resonance. His images are constructed with the same care as a musical piece — layered, broken, reframed. The result is a collection of fine art black and white photography that blurs the line between representation and abstraction.
The Inploration series is inspired by the idea of looking inward — at spaces, objects, and textures that might otherwise go unnoticed. These photographs capture friction, tension, and imperfection. They focus on what lies between — the grain of a wall, the echo of an abandoned space, the silence of forgotten details.
Whether you’re a collector, a curator, or a photography enthusiast looking for unconventional monochrome photography, Inploration offers a deeply personal and poetic perspective. It’s an invitation to slow down and embrace ambiguity. These are photographs that don’t scream — they whisper.