Patricia von Ah
Brief Biography
VISUAL MEDIA ARTIST, PHOTOGRAPHER, FILMMAKER, RESEARCHER
Patricia von Ah is internationally recognised as an artist, photographer, filmmaker. She is also an active researcher and founder of SEETHINK Lab, dedicated to the investigation of what we see, and once we see it, how it influences us. Her research explores singular moments within the evolution of the photographic image and the influence of experience for seers and thinkers of today and tomorrow.
Patricia received her bachelor’s degree from the ArtCenter College of Design and her Master of Arts in Visual Communication and Iconic Research from the University of Art and Design in Basel. Her work is both commercial and creative in nature, reflecting her deep curiosity about the world around us.
Current Projects
ZERO BASELINE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
As we approach the 200th anniversary of photography in 2027, SEETHINK Lab introduces the Zero Baseline of Photography, a pioneering initiative aimed at redefining our engagement with photography's transformative journey. Anchored in the core principles of phenomenology, time, transparency, and transcendence, this project challenges us to perceive the first scientific and artistic photographs not just as historical milestones but as vibrant dialogues between the observer and the visual narrative. The mission is to not only revisit photography's key moments but to reimagine them, envisioning a future where photography remains a vital medium of discovery and inspiration, encouraging a deeper connection between the viewer and the essence of seeing.
The SEETHINK Lab is an interdisciplinary research initiative founded by Patricia von Ah, dedicated to exploring phenomenological experiences and the influences of optical observation, particularly through the lens of advancements in scientific and artistic photography. Its objectives revolve around the investigation of first photographs, defining moments within the evolution of photography. With the aim to preserve, provide, and distribute curated photographic evidence of the origins and development of photography as a source of information, education, and inspiration for generations of today and tomorrow.
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