As the sands shift and new horizons emerge, - the profound beauty of the now.

"Before The Line" is an ongoing series of works that encapsulates a pivotal moment in the ever-evolving tapestry of landscape and geography.

This collection serves as a "tranche de vie," a slice of life, offering a window into the here and now.

It captures the raw essence of the desert landscapes just before the monumental transformation brought about by the construction of The Line and the Neom project in Saudi Arabia.
 

In these works, the desert emerges not merely as a barren expanse but as a witness to history, its sands bearing silent testimony to change and evolution.
 

Each piece in the series stands as an objective chronicle, meticulously describing and recording the landscapes poised on the brink of a metamorphosis.
 

The untouched, sweeping vistas offer a poignant contrast to the futuristic vision that The Line and Neom promise, highlighting the delicate balance between nature's timeless beauty and progress of a future.
 

Through a lens that is both artistic and documentary, "Before The Line" invites viewers to reflect on the intrinsic value of these landscapes.

It serves as a visual archive for future generations who may only know these places through the lens of evolution.

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written by: Julien Lanoo