Ingrid Dorner (b, 1980, France) is a visual artist based in Munich, Germany, known for her evocative, surrealist-inspired photographic artworks. Working primarily in the darkroom, she transforms processed negatives into abstract compositions that explore themes of ephemerality, existentialism, and the interplay between humanity and nature.
For Dorner, the darkroom functions as an alchemic space, where the experimentation with processes yields unexpected results. Her technique involves manipulating silver gelatin photographs with chemicals, creating fluid, textured landscapes that resemble decaying silhouettes and fragile faces. Her work merges poetry with violence, capturing moments of transformation where destruction becomes a step toward creation.
Through her series like Liminal, Dorner invites viewers into a world of dystopian beauty and introspection, evoking both wonder and discomfort. Her process and compositions challenge perceptions, turning observation into sensation and sparking existential contemplation.