Beat Müller

"Irrelevant Observations"

“Irrelevant Observations” is a long-term photography project that highlights situations in our everyday lives that we usually pass by without noticing. If we don’t see them, nothing happens – in that sense, they are indeed irrelevant. However, when we do notice them, they can bring a smile to our faces, tell a story, raise questions or remind us of something. By photographing these situations – always as I find them, and never altered or deliberately staged by me – I aim to raise awareness of the beauty that surrounds us, however small it may be. Most of the photos were taken in my immediate and wider surroundings. However, the location is irrelevant, as is the fact that I have walked down a particular street many times before. New situations may arise every time. Why not try it yourself? Go for a stroll, go to work, go shopping or whatever – keep your eyes open – and look out for these small, unassuming moments. Perhaps they’ll enrich your life too. And so these seemingly insignificant observations might suddenly take on a deeper meaning after all. They certainly do for me!