Elger Esser's (b. 1967) works are concerned with the historical relationship between painting and photography, creating lyrical and often introspective images, in which the landscape and memory are entwined. Esser's reappraisal of the history of photography begins with its technological foundations, often re-addressing early photomechanical processes and materials, including heliogravure and silver gelatine prints, as well as the widely reproduced format of the postcard.