In Berlin, Christopher Berwing began his relationship with photography, looking up from a baby changing table set up haphazardly in his father's dark room. In the following years, Christopher became a passionate troublemaker, often disturbing the adults working on their photographs. At this time, Christopher did not realize the profound effect these early experiences would have upon his later life as a photographer. Curious by nature, Christopher explored other forms of artistic expression, and found himself through music, dance and street art. Later on, he undertook a career in audiology, until he realized that in his heart, still being stoned on the chemical fumes of his childhood darkroom. Today, Christopher lives and works in Basel.

Christopher Berwing’s photographs explore design, architecture, and life of the post-Soviet regions Armenia and Georgia. His work highlights the contrast between once-futuristic visions and present-day reality. His ongoing project takes him to sites that can be tough to find—places not easily seen or accessed. There’s a sense of urgency in documenting these crumbling and disappearing spaces, not just as relics of a fading history, but as physical markers of how things can change.

While his work is documentary in nature, Christopher explores experimental lighting techniques. He incorporates coloured flashes to create surreal compositions, giving the ordinary a new dimension. This approach challenges traditional documentary photography, blending reality with an interpretive vision that allows viewers to experience these spaces in a different light—both literally and metaphorically.