Granada

Personal Series

Close-up of wooden door with geometric carvings next to intricate Islamic calligraphy and colorful tile work. Wall detail of Alhambra in Granada

I visited la Alhambra in Granada to answer a need and to stand before something monumental … turning forty felt a milestone worth remembering.

I was struck by how architecture itself carries the weight of time: shaped by culture, climate, and history, yet standing quietly, holding memory in its silence.

This place, monumental and fragile, felt like a companion in reflection. The worn edges, the cracks where nature slowly returns, mirrored my own awareness of passing years, the layers we accumulate, the traces we leave, the quiet endurance of what matters.

This series is both a record of place and a personal marker in time.

June 2021

A white building with arches, a tiled roof, and a clear blue sky in the background. Islamic architectural style of the Nasrid period, Alhambra in Granada
A white Mediterranean-style building with arched doorways and a terracotta tile roof, set against a clear blue sky. There is a garden with bushes and flowers in the foreground. Islamic architectural style of the Nasrid period, Alhambra in Granada
Close-up of old brick and stone walls with a blue sky background, showcasing weathered and textured surfaces. Islamic architectural style of the Nasrid period, Alhambra in Granada
Close-up corner of an ornate carved wooden roof overhang on a historical building, with a light blue sky in the background. Islamic architectural style of the Nasrid period, Alhambra in Granada
Close-up of intricately carved wooden ceiling with geometric star patterns and detailed wall carvings in a historic Islamic architectural style. Islamic architectural style of the Nasrid period, Alhambra in Granada
Close-up of ornately carved plaster and stone arches and columns in Islamic architecture, with intricate patterns and detailing. Islamic architectural style of the Nasrid period, Alhambra in Granada
Close-up of an ornate arch with intricate carved designs and patterns, typical of Islamic architecture. Islamic architectural style of the Nasrid period, Alhambra in Granada
Close-up of intricate carved stone archway with geometric and floral patterns, part of traditional Islamic architecture, casting a shadow on a white wall. Islamic architectural style of the Nasrid period, Alhambra in Granada
Close-up of intricate Islamic architectural details, including carved arches, ornate stucco work, and geometric patterns on the walls and ceiling. Islamic architectural style of the Nasrid period, Alhambra in Granada
A view through an ancient brick archway, showing a sunlit wall and pathway behind it. Islamic architectural style of the Nasrid period, Alhambra in Granada
Marble fountain with scalloped edges and a small central ornament, on a tiled floor. Islamic architectural style of the Nasrid period, Alhambra in Granada
Sunlight casting a shadow of the top of a rake on a white wall near a ceiling. Islamic architectural style of the Nasrid period, Alhambra in Granada