Behind the archive stands me – Christopher Salaheddine Melzig: photographer, filmmaker, storyteller.

For me, it all began in 2014 on a volcanic island – surrounded by rugged landscapes where the harsh wind carried quiet stories that spoke louder than words.

That’s where the urge awoke in me to create images that were more than memories: a way to hold on to presence.

Since then, a curated archive has grown - made up of impressions from cities, coastlines and landscapes.

Not to collect images, but to hold on to what memory alone cannot preserve: light, atmosphere, a feeling.

Photography has never been just about technique for me – as fascinated as I am by cameras and lenses, it’s always been about the experience: what remains of a moment once the visible has already faded.

Dustlight Archive is my way of giving this echo a form – tangible in prints, perceptible in looks.

A quiet continuation of the moment.