Plantages en voorzieningen, 1936-1937 Possibly 1936 - 1939

This photo album page, titled Plantages en voorzieningen, was put together between 1936-1937 by Shibaya, but the individual images appear to be from different dates. These four black and white images capture landscapes and structures, each telling its own story. It feels as if each image has emerged through its own process and moment in time. Looking at each image, I imagine Shibaya carefully composing each shot. What was Shibaya thinking when they made it? What did they want to show? Maybe they wanted to show the beauty of the natural world or document human interaction with their environment. I am curious about the people, the landscapes and the stories they could tell. The choice of black and white adds a layer of timelessness, giving a sense of history and depth, as well as simplicity. Shibaya reminds us of the ongoing conversation between time, place, and perspective. These images allow for multiple interpretations and meanings.