“The Coincidence Project”: 10 Of Denis Cherim’s Best Photographs

Most of us rush through life, barely noticing our surroundings as we jump from one task to another. But there is much beauty and symmetry to enjoy if only we would take a moment to take it all in. Denis Cherim has dedicated his efforts to capturing these unexpected moments he randomly spotted while going about daily life. He claims that words are not his friend and that he feels more comfortable with photography. He attempts to capture normal moments, where the interplay of light, shadows and linear perspective create a scene of subtle coincidences

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The “Coincidence Project”, as he fondly calls this series, is an opportunity to observe how urban and natural landscapes that are usually quite familiar to us merge to create a certain balance. He began working on this project in 2012 to capture how various subjects appear to be coincidentally working together to create an amusing combination that tells a whole new story of an otherwise everyday situation.

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These well-timed photographs usually capture a simple scene that we come across daily. But this Madrid-based artist claims that he seeks answers hidden in plain sight. His inspiration comes from a natural curiosity he has for everyday objects, which he feels displays secret desires to be the main character.

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Speaking about his work, Cherim stated, “Through the coincidences of unconnected elements I discover new places where nothing is beautiful or ugly, nothing is big or small, nothing is good or bad, it is only exciting. Suddenly duality disappears and leaves space for unity. Where there are two, there seems to be three, and where there seems to be three, there is actually only One”.