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Gemma Casqueiro
Gemma Casqueiro is a photographer based in Barcelona whose work is rooted in observation, memory, and the quiet beauty of everyday life. Drawn to fleeting moments, subtle gestures, and spaces shaped by light, she approaches photography as a way of paying attention to the world with sensitivity and care. Her images are imbued with a sense of intimacy and nostalgia, capturing fragments of reality that might otherwise go unnoticed. Through her lens, ordinary scenes become poetic reflections on presence, emotion, and the passage of time.
Working primarily with analogue photography, Gemma embraces the medium not only as a technical choice but as an essential part of her artistic philosophy. The slow and deliberate nature of film encourages a deeper connection with the photographic process, transforming image-making into an exercise in mindfulness, patience, and trust. For her, photography is as much about waiting and observing as it is about creating. Each frame becomes a conscious act of attention, allowing space for uncertainty, imperfection, and discovery. This commitment to process gives her work a tactile and timeless quality that reflects her appreciation for craftsmanship and authenticity.
“The way in which I work and what comes from it emerge as responses to today’s culture of immediacy and triviality. For me it represents an opportunity to pause, to think, and to rethink before falling for the eternal repetition of familiar patterns. It’s my way of trying to find the balance between the restlessness of my mind and urgent need to slow down.
