Across this series, I photograph actors and models adorned in the elegance of the 1930s, set against historically resonant backdrops. Each portrait becomes a temporal bridge — an echo of what might have been seen through the Chronovisoritself. Drawing influence from Frank Herbert, Caravaggio, David Lynch, Gustave Doré, and Ribera, I merge surrealism, chiaroscuro, and historical drama to craft scenes that feel both ancient and immediate, suspended between dream and memory.
The project began as a meditation on artistic interpretation — how history, myth, and performance intertwine. As I direct my sitters, I’m not only capturing likeness, but also channeling character, emotion, and era. The resulting portraits are intentionally timeless, where the cinematic and the painterly converge to suggest parallel universes — places where the allure of the 1930s harmonizes with the spirit of our age.
While the Chronovisor may remain the stuff of legend, its idea — that art can glimpse and reimagine the past — lies at the heart of ChronoVisions. This series is a journey through imagination and history, a meditation on how identity, time, and beauty coexist beyond linear constraints. Each image serves as both a reflection and a revelation — a frozen moment in the continuum of human storytelling.
It was an absolute pleasure to photograph Ben Miles, whose remarkable career spans stage, film, and television. From his breakout role in the BBC comedy Coupling to his nuanced portrayal of Peter Townsend in The Crown and most recently as Tay Kolma in Andor, Ben has long stood as one of Britain’s most versatile actors.