Some years ago, I worked on a series called Deliberately Confusing. It was in a time, when minimalism was very much en vogue, resulting in what I perceived as an unspoken imperative to keep photos simple and minimalist. Otherwise, they weren’t deemed good photographs and were quickly dismissed by viewers scrolling through their streams on small devices.

Maybe as an act of rebellion, I created images that were meant to confuse the viewer by using reflections to create distortion and complex layering. Often, there wasn’t even a clear visual subject – apart from viewer’s confusion itself, so to speak. These images demand to be explored with there plethora of little details. This process takes time. There is no chance that the viewer could possibly appreciate these images appropriately, as they float by in a social media stream.

On my recent trip to Brussels, I remembered this series and created a set of images to complement it. It also is a nod to some very similar photos I took in London last year. The result is this new series called Brussels Refractions. I’d like to hear what you think about the concept and the images – if your time allows to write a few lines.

Enjoy your confusion while exploring the Brussels Refractions!