The Artist

Oliver Dabit creative output functions as a philosophical statement that is anchored by the raw, ethical conviction of brutalism, from which it fundamentally seeks to synthesize the methodological freedom of experimental photography with the subjective inquiry of impressionism. Rooted in a core curiosity about "HOW THE WORLD IS PERCIEVED," the practice explores the fleeting space between the tangible and the abstract by making light, time, and space the fundamental artistic controls. This expansive, interdisciplinary discipline moves beyond conventional bounds, and its inquiry manifests across photographic works to field recording soundscapes, and includes virtual light or art installations in a multi-medium approach including digital. 

The work is firmly positioned within the lineage of experimental artists who use the medium to actively question and challenge reality, a tradition established by such as Man Ray or László Moholy-Nagy. The central ambition remains to translate the complex subject matter into a visceral first impression, capturing the immediate, subjective quality of light and time.

The aesthetic and ethical foundation is defined by the philosophy of brutalism, which Oliver interprets as an uncompromising, raw, and radical insistence on material sincerity across all media. This rigorous material approach—where the process is laid bare—is inextricably linked to the personal dimension of grief, acting as a refusal to sanitize the raw, unadorned reality of loss. This is achieved through distinct approaches: in photographic works, by prioritizing the raw, un-sanitized texture of the photochemical process; in soundscapes, by embracing unadulterated field recordings that actively respond to the environment; and in light installations, by exposing the physical mechanics of light and optics. 

Fueled by personal experience and ethical concerns, this rigorous material sincerity operates as a direct response to the environment and radical social structure. By utilizing the unadorned, essential truth of the brutalist psychology, the work translates raw emotional complexity and personal struggle into a widely resonant language that insists on tangible experience and essential social commentary.