On July 1, 2018, Patrick captured these cactus flowers in various delicate shades, as they emerged among the sharp spines. Displayed at a nursery in Capitola, California, each cactus is wrapped in a thin cellophane sleeve.
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This monochrome image accentuates the contrast between the white bloom and the darker stem of a Peace Lily plant. The use of black-and-white photography allows the flower's form to emerge from the surrounding darkness.
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This self-portrait explores self-identity through abstracted bodily forms. The soft tones and sculptural folds transform the body into a landscape, challenging traditional perceptions. It invites reflection on vulnerability and identity, both in personal and universal perceptions...
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This photograph was created using the light-painting technique and is the result of two years of investigation into this method in still-life photography. Galia has also explored this theme in other series, titled ‘Vegetables’ and ‘Fruits’.
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In the series 'Fading beauty', Sophia photographed withered tulips, exploring the elegance that can emerge through decay. While many tulips reveal a unique beauty as they wither, not all undergo this transformation. This image was also digitally manipulated to intensify its expre...
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The fascinating tail of a chameleon—a master of camouflage—reflects the complexity and beauty found in every corner of nature, coiling like a living spiral that embodies both function and elegance.
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Gemma's Welsh grandfather suffered from PTSD, and after his passing, her grandmother would recount his struggles, flashbacks, and relentless nightmares—which she called 'nightsweats.' This artwork is Gemma's attempt to visualize the weight of his trauma and the piercing unrest th...
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This collection of works combines photography, scanner techniques, and handcrafted aging and wear processes across multiple stages of creation. The piece uses a classic work by Paul Cézanne, a representative of the French Post-Impressionist movement, as its background, incorpora...
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Margit Lisa played with light and nature—carefully staging each flower and plant to create an enchanting composition. Gentle rays embrace the petals as colors blend into a harmonious melody. A picture full of poetry, where light and life dance together in perfect harmony.
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Fishing lures found on river walks, an empty tuna can, and a Bakelite tackle box are combined to tell a story of catch and preparation. Found objects and memorabilia are arranged across three panels using a strong sense of lighting.
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This proud chicken guards its apples from the orchard. Yet slowly, a slug crawls up, and a worm emerges from an apple. The picture is inspired by the old masters. Warm tones are used for the chicken, contrasted with cooler tones for the apples.
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This photo is part of a series taken out of a sense of despair at not being able to photograph as much as Rachele used to, due to Long Covid. The few photos she manages to take are captured in her garden or indoors, using her garden plants—like these exploding Tragopogon pratensi...
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This still life is inspired by images of fish swimming in a pond, as seen in Asian paintings. It reminds us of how we see fish on our tables. Autumn leaves symbolize withering before a tree's renewal, while salt represents hieroglyphs. The work was created using the scanography t...
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