Kenneth Thelappilly

In Between Spaces, 2026

In Between Spaces is a mixed-media photography installation that explores moments of transition, stillness, and quiet observation within everyday environments. The project is made up of a series of photographs captured in places like parks, streets, and natural trails, focusing on subtle details such as shadows, textures, and overlooked objects. These images are printed and displayed alongside fragments of text and layered materials, creating a visual experience that feels both personal and open-ended.

The work is created using digital photography combined with simple installation techniques, including printed images, transparent overlays, and handwritten notes. This layering process reflects the way memories and perceptions are built over time, rather than existing as fixed or complete. The images are intentionally left unpolished to preserve a sense of rawness and immediacy.

This project engages with themes of memory, presence, and the unnoticed aspects of daily life. It invites viewers to slow down and reflect on the spaces they move through without thinking. By focusing on what exists “in between” major moments, the work highlights how meaning can be found in stillness and observation.

The intended impact is to create a quiet, immersive experience that encourages viewers to see their surroundings differently and to recognize beauty in the ordinary.

About the Artist

My artistic practice explores the relationship between light, space, and perception. I am interested in how simple materials can create atmospheric environments that shape how viewers experience and move through space. Much of my work focuses on the tension between presence and absence, and on how subtle shifts in light, shadow, and form can influence emotional awareness and perception.

I often create installations using modest materials such as wood, cut forms, and natural light. By arranging these elements in relation to architectural spaces, I allow light to pass through and around forms, producing shadows that extend the work beyond its physical structure. These shadows become active components of the artwork, changing

as viewers move through the space and as light shifts throughout the day. My process focuses on simplicity and spatial relationships, allowing minimal materials to create complex visual and sensory experiences.

My work draws inspiration from artists such as Olafur Eliasson and James Turrell, who use light to transform perception and create immersive environments. While their work often incorporates advanced technologies, I am interested in exploring similar ideas through accessible materials and natural light. I am also inspired by quiet moments in everyday environments where subtle changes in light or space alter how we feel within a place.

My installations invite viewers to slow down and engage with subtle spatial and atmospheric shifts. Rather than presenting something immediate or loud, the work encourages careful observation and reflection. Through these experiences, I hope to invite viewers to become more aware of their surroundings and their own perception

within space.

Ultimately, I am trying to make art that would help me to explore how physical form, light, and environment shape emotional and sensory experiences. My goal is to create minimal yet immersive spaces that encourage curiosity, awareness, and contemplation.

As my practice develops, I hope to continue expanding these ideas through larger installations that deepen the relationship between light, architecture, and human perception.