MOVEMENTS
In this project, I aim to capture the emotional turbulence I am currently experiencing. By using long exposure and harsh shadows, I create images that appear ghostly, evoking memories of the past. These visual elements reflect how my thoughts often return to past events that have hurt and shaped me, leading to a state of mental confusion. In my attempt to bring order to this inner turmoil, I inadvertently create chaos. However, through the metaphor of dance, I also convey a sense of hope for a brighter future, symbolized by light descending from above. Yet, alongside this hope is the lingering fear that the future may still be shrouded in darkness and pain. The veil in my imagery represents the weight of these emotions that I carry.
LONG EXPOSURE STUDY
SINGLE COLOR STUDY
LIMITS
My project delves into a pivotal and fragile phase of life where individuals are caught between making personal choices and following the predetermined path imposed by societal expectations or external pressures. Through my lens, I explore the confinement of many experiences, regardless of age, where they are trapped in roles that don’t align with their true selves. This dissonance often leads to a deep sense of dissatisfaction and an inner darkness that inhibits personal growth and self-expression. My work aims to illuminate this inner conflict, revealing the struggles that prevent individuals from embracing their authentic identity and potential.
THE UGLY DUCKLING
As a child, I was passionate about ballet, like many girls in my circle, and dreamed of becoming a professional dancer. However, as I grew older, I began to notice differences in my body compared to my peers. By the time I was not yet 10 years old, my teachers had started commenting on my body, labeling me as "chubby." These remarks deeply affected me, and I became self-conscious, afraid to reveal my body, leading me to wear loose clothing until I was 14. For this project, I chose to revisit a significant moment—my last dance performance. The dress worn in the photograph holds sentimental value, and while it is my close friend who wears it, I obscured her face to envision myself in her place. This piece symbolizes my journey with body image and the emotional impact of those early experiences.
BLUE SWAN
In this series, I explore the deeply introspective journey of self-acceptance and resilience, personified through the figure of a female dancer. Each photograph captures her reflective moments—either gazing into a mirror or lost in thought—representing the internal dialogue she engages in while confronting personal struggles. Her graceful, ethereal presence stands in stark contrast to the desolate backdrop, symbolizing the tension between finding beauty and solace amid life's adversities. Through this visual narrative, I invite viewers to contemplate the intersection of identity, societal pressures, and the enduring pursuit of self-acceptance in a challenging world.
SOMEWHERE IN EUROPE
Somewhere in Europe is an ongoing film photography project that explores the presence of statues across Europe—traces of history that merge with their surroundings. Some stand in public spaces, while others are hidden away, slowly aging and becoming part of the landscape. By photographing these statues without revealing their locations, the project detaches them from their context, creating a sense of mystery and timelessness. Shot on film, the images embrace soft, ethereal tones, evoking a dreamlike, almost fairy-tale atmosphere. As the project develops, it will offer a poetic reflection on history, memory, and the passage of time.
