Artworks by Cornelia Weber

Photography—capturing moments, sensing moods, and preserving them—is as essential to me as eating, drinking, or sleeping; it is woven into my DNA. My work connects me with the beautiful and harmonious, the disturbing and remarkable, the unusual and ordinary, the weird and atmospheric, the solitary, the joyful, and the sad. For me, looking through the viewfinder inspires wonder and a deeper connection with the world—beyond mere observation.

I first encountered photography as a child in an improvised darkroom, watching my father develop black-and-white prints and experimenting alongside him. Over time, I returned to this early passion, integrating my background in theater studies and magazine writing with photographic practice. For many years, I created photo spreads for magazines, highlighting the decorative qualities of flowers. Gradually, my focus evolved into multiple series that use floral imagery to explore personal narratives.

These series address themes such as the tension between nature’s beauty and humanity’s exploitation, and the shifting values of society. They also explore the growing sense of being unable to respond fully to an increasingly fast and aggressive world.