1st classified

Human Skull
by Alexander Sviridov

A black and white surreal photo-art piece featuring several female models whimsically blending together to form a skull. Symbolizing the defiance of mortality, the composition conveys a powerful message of unity in the face of death, evoking reflection and challenging perception.

Runner up

Can not see
by Haruka Nishizaki

Have I overcome the pandemic? My supposedly liberated mind feels like a blocked eyelid. Nevertheless, I must continue to look forward and move on. This expression reflects my feelings of wavering between despair and hope.

Highly commended

Horror Movies Story
by Hardijanto Budiman

Have you ever seen a horror movie? What's your reaction when you watch a scary scene? This picture series is a Metaphor, tells about how people reacts when they watching a Horror Movie. The photoshoot was taken in an old theatre in Jakarta.

Highly commended

True Colors
by Tonya Wilhelm

This is a color study inspired by still life and portraiture, focusing less on expression and more on showcasing true colors. The concept revolves around the idea of "don't judge a book by its cover." The photograph was captured in-camera with minimal editing.

Highly commended

Two as one
by Victoria Zabrodina

In this artwork, I aimed to depict the merging of two people, symbolizing the concept of two becoming one. Drawing inspiration from Gustav Klimt's masterpiece, "The Kiss," I present a modern-day Romeo and Juliet. The image portrays how two souls can dissolve into each other, tran...