Aftermath (Documenting Urban Decay)

This project explores the idea of “urban aftermath” through unplanned, observational photography. Rather than staging or manipulating scenes, I documented what I had encountered in everyday environments capturing the subtle, often overlooked traces of human presence.

From rusting structures to discarded materials and neglected spaces, these images reflect the quiet, ongoing impact we have on the urban landscape. The aftermath presented here is not the result of a single event, but a continuous condition shaped by use, decay, and disregard.

By approaching each scene without intervention, the work aims to present an honest visual record inviting viewers to consider how these environments are formed, altered, and ultimately left behind.

A black, graffiti-covered electrical box is situated against a beige tiled wall. There is a vertical black pole attached to the right side of the box. The ground is asphalt with some debris and a small puddle.
A white wall with graffiti text reading 'BREAD' and a purple smiley face. There are four garbage bins at the bottom, two gray and two green, with black and blue lids. A yellow warning sign about no tipping is attached to a pole near the bins, and the
A section of sidewalk and a wall with concrete blocks placed along the edge, with trash such as paper cups, bottles, and miscellaneous debris scattered on the ground.
Construction site with scaffolding, orange and white safety barriers, a trash bin, and scattered debris on the ground.
Two large gray trash bins filled with garbage on a city street, with one lid tilted and trash, including plastic bottles, cans, and black plastic bags overflowing. In the background are buildings and parked cars.
A construction site with a white concrete wall, a black fence, and red and white caution tape. In the background, there is a blurred building and a tree.
Close-up of a rusted, hollow metal pipe with a weathered surface and peeling paint, with a wooden lattice fence and apartment building in the background.
Close-up of a parking barrier post with rust and peeling paint, situated outdoors on an asphalt surface with some patches of grass.
Dirty ground covered with small rocks, leaves, and plastic waste, including a piece with a Fairtrade logo.
A fallen wooden crib or playpen with a small wooden table inside, surrounded by metal fencing on a snowy ground with some patches of grass.
A close-up view of white amusement park ride arms with ladders, set against a cloudy sky. Trees and a building are visible in the background.
A storefront with signs for a sale and a cafe. Red barricades are placed outside, blocking part of the sidewalk. The building has white-painted brick walls and windows.
Inside a glass display case with yellow panels, containing ceiling lights and fire alarm control panels, next to a white wall with some damage and a sign that partially shows the word 'BREAK' in red letters.
Part of a storefront sign advertising food items including chicken, hot dogs, pancakes, and milkshakes, with a warning sign about CCTV surveillance on the door.
A sidewalk with broken and uneven cobblestones, a red plastic barrier, and scattered trash including a black bag, a crumpled paper, and a white tissue.
An old, dirty payphone mounted on a wall with a keypad, coin slot, and a card reader. The payphone appears worn out with visible dirt and scratches.
A black recycling bin with cut-out words 'recycle,' 'Dog waste,' and 'garbage' on it, decorated with numerous small white stickers, outdoors near a building with glass windows.
Close-up view of a weathered beige wall with cracks and peeling paint, including a window at the top with reflective glass showing a brick building.
Underground parking garage with concrete columns, security camera, and a brick building visible through a barred window, with red and white tape blocking part of the area.
Empty, vandalized advertisement display case on a sidewalk with torn stickers and peeling posters, a street, parked cars, leafless trees, and a hedge in the background.

Testing out the sequencing

Several small photographs scattered on a white surface, each depicting different objects including a burning log, a wooden surface, and a rusty pipe connected to a chain-link fence.
Collection of small photographs featuring various objects, including a rusted pipe and a metal box, arranged on a white surface.
Three small printed photographs attached to a white surface, showcasing outdoor scenes and a building interior.
Photograph of a white wall with four cut-out photographs attached, showing city street scenes and storefronts.
A wall with a collage of various printed photographs or postcards, pinned with white round magnets.
A white wall with several small printed photographs or images attached using white pushpins in a grid-like arrangement. The photos depict various scenes including city streets, storefronts, signs, and urban settings.
Five photographs of various urban and street scenes, randomly attached in a row on a white background.
Several photographs are tacked onto a plain white wall. One photo shows a beach scene with waves and sandy shore. Another photo appears to depict a construction site with machinery and dirt. A third photo shows trash and rocks along a rough ground. T
Photograph of four printed photographs taped to a white wall, featuring various trash and garbage scenes.
A collection of photographs of urban street scenes and architecture, displayed on a white wall with thumbtacks.
Arranged photographs on a wall held by white round magnets displaying urban scenes, storefronts, street views, and construction sites.
A collage of various city street photographs, including a pavement with a rusty pipe, a newsstand, a sign with a warning, and signage for a bakery, all displayed on a white background with round white magnets.
Photographs of city scenes and advertisements arranged on a whiteboard with white magnets.
A series of photographs clipped onto a white wall with round magnets, showing various urban and street scenes, including a building with sale signs, a trash bin, a dog lying on the ground, and a green container with graffiti.
Multiple photographs taped to a white wall, showing various urban scenes and objects such as containers, buildings, and street signs.
A series of printed photographs of outdoor scenes and objects are clipped to a string with white round magnets against a white wall.
A row of photographs hanging on a white wall, held by white magnetic pins. The photographs include images of food, architecture, and signs.
Photo of small printed photographs pinned along a string on a plain wall.