"Restricted Freedom"

In the heart of Berlin's iconic techno clubs, there exists a threshold only a few cross—a line guarded by the club's gatekeepers. The red film of "Restricted Freedom" becomes more than just a shield; it transforms into a badge of honor and elitism, a silent testimony of one's passage into an exclusive realm.

"Restricted Freedom" challenges and transcends traditional photographic boundaries. At its core, it confronts the dichotomy of Absolutism vs. Relativism. In a world captivated by the empirical and tangible, this red expanse compels one to question: Which holds greater truth? The objective capture of a moment, or the deeply personal, unrecorded experience of it?

This image is not merely a photograph; it is a symbol. It stands as an representation of both restriction and liberation, a paradox that resonates with the heartbeat of Berlin's techno culture. The color red, historically rich in symbolism—be it love, danger, or passion—takes on a deeper resonance here: an understanding of privacy. An implicit agreement that even though one's vision is obscured, the spirit dances freely.

The act of placing a sticker on a phone's lens, a tool symbolic of our modern, hyper-documented existence, emerges as a profound gesture. It signifies both constraint and liberation. By intentionally obscuring one mode of perception, club-goers are invited into a richer, purer reality. A space where they can move, love, and exist shielded from the pervasive gaze of the digital voyeur.

"Restricted Freedom" invites its viewers to reflect on our intricate relationship with surveillance and freedom in this digital era. It poses fundamental questions about the boundaries we define, both for ourselves and for others. What do we give up in our quest for freedom, and what uncharted freedoms do we discover in these very acts of sacrifice?