Simon (74) Possibly 2015

Gerrit Meerman’s photograph, Simon (74), presents us with a slice of contemporary life, capturing the artist's father engaged in a flight simulation. The image, with its muted color palette and meticulous detail, pulls you into the room. There's a beautiful tension between the tactile and the digital. Simon’s hand rests on the control panel, a gesture towards physicality and an acknowledgment of the immersive experience before him. The layering of screens creates a sense of depth, yet the composition remains firmly rooted in the everyday. The room is full of books and model aeroplanes which suggest a life lived amongst objects and tangible experiences. What I find compelling is how Meerman uses photography to document his personal life while reflecting on broader themes of technology and aging. This image, like many others, reminds us that art is an ongoing conversation, a series of echoes and reflections across time. It’s not about finding definitive answers but embracing the ambiguity.