The afterimage is an optical illusion where an image persists visually after its source is gone. This phenomenon, often brief but sometimes lasting, served as an inspiration when we moved from St. Petersburg to Yerevan and then to San Francisco. Through photography, we explored the overlapping memories of these cities, capturing the blend of past and present experiences.

"Afterimage" series transcends mere visual documentation, acting as a metaphorical x-ray that traces emotional and mental shifts during our transition. Utilizing pinhole photography, we captured the essence of memory formation, where the clear becomes obscured and the unseen emerges. This technique accentuates the ephemeral nature of memories, with image imperfections symbolizing the distortions of recollection.

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About

GLISH is an art group founded by Timofey Glinin and Anastasia Shubina, based in San Francisco. Specializing in conceptual and documentary photography, film and performance, their works have been displayed at more than 80 exhibitions and festivals across Europe, Asia, America, and Australia in venues such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac, and F3 — Space for Photography in Berlin.They have been recognized in international competitions and have received many awards; their works are in museum and gallery collections. They are members of the Bay Area Photographers Collective, CA.