“Altitude Sickness, Frostbite, Chilblains, Arterial Hypertension, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Snow-blindness, Hypothermia, High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema, High Altitude Cerebral Oedema…”

2009 | Digital print on archival paper | Print (width x height): 43 x 32.2 in. / 109.2 x 81.7 cm. | Archival Paper: Hahnemühle Photo Pearl, 310 gsm | Printer: Canon Pro 560 with Lucia Pigment Inks

Digital print

“Altitude Sickness, Frostbite, Chilblains, Arterial Hypertension, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Snow-blindness, Hypothermia, High Altitude Pulmonary Oedema, High Altitude Cerebral Oedema…”, is a photograph, that refers to the fatal illnesses that might befall soldiers during their posting on the Siachen Glacier. The discarded white gauze bandages are camouflaged against the harsh reality of the cold and unforgiving environment. This photograph reflects on the physical and mental ailments that can be easily forgotten and neglected.