Nikolaus von Wolff’s “Readers” series, encapsulating a nostalgic journey through the 1980s, showcases individuals engrossed in reading on trains.

The series adeptly blends classical documentary style with modern nuances, creating a unique sense of familiarity and intrigue. It challenges viewers to discern reality from artifice, hinting subtly at the use of artificial intelligence (AI). This thematic element adds depth, contrasting the analog past with the digital present and prompting contemplation on humanity’s evolving relationship with technology.

Nik von Wolff, born in 1966, has been working with digital art since 1995, using digital image fragments to create large-format collages. His work involves assembling segments from numerous photographs of specific places, buildings, and landscapes to form abstract “synthetic landscapes.”

Expanding his artistic repertoire since 2022, von Wolff has incorporated portraits, historical images, and text into his compositions using AI. He likens this interaction with software to a “painterly process,” reminiscent of classical painting, filled with enchanting moments and hidden techniques.

Nikolaus von Wolff, represented by Photo Edition Berlin, is now showcasing new artworks on CHROMALAND.