Part of an ongoing exploration of Toronto’s burial grounds, Brian Carson uses a Canon EOS 60D to document the silent narratives found within Mount Pleasant Cemetery. By stripping away color through Silver EFEX Pro, the artist emphasizes the textures of weathered stone and the sharp, angular shadows that fall across the landscape. The result is a focused look at how light interacts with the permanent structures of the past, creating a sense of heavy, serene solitude.

The composition leans into the historical character of the site, using a portrait orientation to frame the verticality of the monuments. This approach invites a slow, contemplative look at the architecture of mourning, where the absence of human figures highlights a lingering presence. It is a technical exercise in tonal range that doubles as a meditation on the physical remnants of memory.