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Black-and-white close-up of a dry leaf with a circular hole, symbolizing absence, memory, and the fragmented self in the analogue series Parts Unknown.
Black and white photograph of a plant enclosed in a glass terrarium, placed atop an overhead projector casting light—evoking themes of preservation, projection, and the fragmented self. From the series Parts Unknown by Alexander Libotte.
Black and white photograph of a plant seen through a bent mirror, its form warped and fragmented—exploring distortion, perception, and hidden layers of identity. From the series Parts Unknown by Alexander Libotte.
A hand pulling a plant, rigged like a marionette with strings, exploring the relationship between control, growth, an

Parts Unkown

Parts Unknown is a visual exploration of the fragmented self, an abstract, analogue black-and-white photography series that delves into the hidden, the repressed, and the refracted aspects of our being. Through the passage of time, as we grow and adapt, parts of ourselves become distorted—manipulated by external forces, dimmed by societal expectations and compartmentalized and lost within the depths of our memory.​

Above left: Projection · Above right: Distortion · Left: Manipulation
Prints: 70 × 85 cm · Edition per image: 20 + 2 AP

Above: Projection · Distortion · Manipulation
Prints: 70 × 80 cm · Edition per image: 20 + 2 AP

Black and white image of a hand manipulating a plant suspended by strings like a marionette, symbolizing control, disconnection, and the tension between nature and constructed identity. From the series Parts Unknown by Alexander Libotte.
Black-and-white photo of a dry leaf falling into an open drawer, evoking the quiet loss of a hidden part of the self—memory stored, identity compartmentalized.
Black-and-white photo of a dry leaf falling into an open drawer, evoking the quiet loss of a hidden part of the self—memory s
Monochrome image of a cactus casting a misaligned, detached shadow—evoking themes of duality, disconnection, and the fragmented self. From the series Parts Unknown by Alexander Libotte.

This series seeks to evoke the tension between identity and detachment, between the raw, unfiltered force of our authentic selves and the veiled versions we present to the world. Each composition plays with light and shadow, movement and stillness, revealing an emotional landscape that is both deeply personal and universally human. The absence of color intensifies the focus on form, contrast, and texture, reinforcing the idea of identity stripped down to its most essential elements.

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Parts Unknown is not just a reflection of what is lost but an invitation to rediscover what still remains deep down in ourselves, the life force waiting to be reclaimed – our authentic love.

Above left: Opression · Above right: Compartmentalization · Right: Desintegration Prints: 70 × 85 cm · Edition per image: 20 + 2 AP

Above: Repression · Compartmentalization · Desintegration / Prints: 70 × 80 cm · Edition per image: 20 + 2 AP

Exhibition view of four black-and-white photographs from the Parts Unknown series, exploring repressed identity and the emotional tension between authenticity and societal expectation.
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