Déjà Vu

Déjà Vu

Translated to already lived from its French origin, déjà vu is an illusion of memory where, despite a strong sense of recollection, the context of previous experiences remains uncertain or impossible. It feels as though one has already experienced the present moment.

An uncanny resemblance almost, something overly or unpleasantly familiar.

The nature of déjà vu can vary. For some, it evokes a pleasant sense of familiarity, a comforting feeling that connects the present moment to a past experience. For others, it can be unsettling, casting an eerie shadow over the current situation and prompting introspection about the boundaries of memory and comprehension.

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Thomas Crauwels

Thomas Crauwels

Thomas Crauwels’ Aiguille Verte; jagged monochrome alpine summit piercing through dramatic clouds.

AIGUILLE VERTE, 2019 BY THOMAS CRAUWELS

Thomas Crauwels’ Yin & Yang; monochrome photography of two alpine summits isolated by dark, moody clouds.

YIN & YANG, 2019 BY THOMAS CRAUWELS

Thomas Crauwels’ Genesis; monochrome alpine photography of sharp peaks silhouetted against soft mist.

GENESIS, 2021 BY THOMAS CRAUWELS

Thomas Crauwels’ Dialogue with the Heavens; panoramic monochrome mountain range under dramatic sunlight and mist.

DIALOGUE WITH THE HEAVENS, 2014 BY THOMAS CRAUWELS