Judit Gyuricza

Judit Gyuricza

Standing at the edge of a volcano or observing the first plants beginning to erode the rocks, it seems inconceivable that humans ever inhabited this place. I begin to question whether I am truly here or if I am merely part of an illusion, as a strange sense of déjà vu overcomes me. I listen to the rumble of the sea. Yet, here are the people, settled in their peculiar white cities, visible from a distance.

They live their everyday lives just like we do. They wake up, have coffee, chat, and hang out the laundry. They put on shoes, listen to the sea, work, and surely, they too worry about someone. I set out to find them.

In my series, I explore the unique character of Lanzarote through portraits of residents, the island’s environmental textures, and its intricate details. The raw natural landscape, the strict architectural style, and human presence exist as distinct yet coexisting dimensions, collectively defining the island’s identity.

My work seeks to examine the aesthetics of this coexistence, shedding light on how people inhabit an environment that follows its own laws and cannot be adapted to them. The series examines the relationship between humans and space, aiming to create a dialogue that highlights the striking contrast between the island’s organic forms and human presence.