Siarhei Yazlavetski is a London-based photographic artist working primarily with analogue film. His practice explores themes of memory, identity, and cultural transformation, often focusing on how everyday spaces and objects carry traces of social and historical change. Drawing on interests in philosophy, visual culture, and neuroscience, his work examines the subtle interactions between people, environments, and systems of exchange.
His projects range from street and documentary photography to conceptually driven studies of place, perception, and collective memory. Through long-term bodies of work, he investigates how landscapes, urban environments, and human gestures reveal layered narratives about migration, belonging, and the circulation of cultural meaning within contemporary society.
Working mainly with analogue processes, Yazlavetski treats photography as both an observational and material practice. The tactile qualities of film, along with the slow rhythm of analogue image-making, allow him to explore the relationship between time, attention, and the physical presence of objects and environments.
Alongside his artistic work, Yazlavetski has a background in artificial intelligence and technology, which informs his interest in perception and the ways humans and machines interpret visual information. This interdisciplinary perspective continues to shape his photographic practice, encouraging a dialogue between technological systems, human observation, and the cultural contexts in which images are produced.
Exhibitions
Journey to Eden - Open Eye Gallery, May 2024
A collaborative exhibition exploring themes of paradise and utopia through digital and mixed media works.
Spring Exhibition - London Lighthouse Gallery, May 2024
An annual exhibition featuring a diverse range of artworks from emerging and established artists, highlighting contemporary trends in art.
Exhibition "Re/Evolution" - MaximumWork&Education, Novi Sad, Serbia, Mar 2024
A thematic exhibition examining the concept of evolution and revolution in art and society, featuring innovative and thought-provoking works.
TheWrong Biennale - Barcelona, Nov 2023 - Mar 2024
An international digital art biennale showcasing contemporary art from around the world, focusing on digital and new media art.
Exhibition "EcoVision" - Dubrava Center, Mogilev, Belarus, Sep 2023
A two-day event focused on environmental themes, showcasing art that addresses ecological issues and promotes sustainability.
Autumn Salon - Pavilion Znyata Gallery, Minsk, Belarus, 2019
An exhibition promoting young photographers, focusing on ecological themes and showcasing the pristine beauty of nature through landscape photography.
Rodny Sklon - National Center of Contemporary Arts, Minsk, Belarus, 2018
A group project exploring the theme of family and relationships through photographs, videos, and installations, revealing the dynamics and autobiographical aspects of family life.
Artheria - National Center of Contemporary Arts, Minsk, Belarus, 2017
An exhibition of projects by young Belarusian photographers, exploring themes of personal and communal territories through art and documentary projects.
Publications
Journey to Eden : Love, Longing, and Life in Transition
PlatformB - November 2024
Re/Evolution Exhibition: Art as an Exploration and Exposure of Existence
Turquoise Ether Magazineˆ, Jenya Stashkov - March 2024
Uncertain Times as Catalyst for Artistic Creation
Art Pil Editorial, Inessa Garder - December 2023
In Search of the Sacred Thread: Contemporary Artists Looking for the Mystical Aspects in Everyday Realities
London Cult Editorial, Rina Ilina - December 2023