Space Shots of the Bottom of Old Pots and Pans by Photographer Christopher Jonassen (10 photos)

Norwegian photographer Christopher Jonassen, who specializes in fine art photography, has created a highly unusual and engaging photo project called "Devour."

Devour is Christopher's collection of photographs featuring the bottoms of old pots and pans. What makes this project unique is that, despite the familiarity and banality of the subject matter, the author manages to address (literally) global issues.





He photographed hundreds of pots and pans over several years, continually refining his technique and skills. The project is ongoing, and Christopher is so captivated by it that he continues to photograph.



All the pots used in the project were untreated; the photographs fully reflect their natural appearance.

Jonassen's only contribution was rubbing in oil to enhance the texture. Otherwise, he relied solely on well-placed lighting.



Perhaps the most striking thing about these photographs is that everyday kitchen pots can resemble planets and the Moon. According to the artist himself, this effect was unintentional. "I discovered that each pot more or less resembled a planet," says Jones. "This resemblance was there from the start; I didn't use graphic techniques to create this effect."



In one photograph, we see a red Mars; in another, a cold and desolate Neptune. Anyone looking at the images can imagine which planet each model would resemble...



Jonassen began working on the project simply out of an interest in the different patterns on the surface of cookware, but it gradually became his lifestyle.



The photographer discovered deep philosophical thoughts inspired by the frying pans he was working on: "Our everyday life is like a metal frying pan—one small scratch remains forever."

He says he wants to create a "connection between the small footprint we leave behind every day and the enormous impact it has on global affairs." "I'm deeply concerned about how we use our planet. Devour signifies the greed, destruction, and consumerism that characterizes modern humans."