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![Soul of Our Skin](/upload/images/1701643244k5ghetommi_abueg_elephant_earfapa.jpg)
Soul of Our Skin (Single)
DESCRIPTION
A photograph I took of an Elephant Ear Plant's leaf at my local college. The leaves of these plants contain a profound richness of history that is expressed through each fold, indent, tear, and droplet stain it has accumulated over the years of its lifespan. I believe their true beauty shines the brightest through monochromatic imagery, bringing out the tonality and age of their skin. For me, a picture can only tell a thousand words, while nature can tell us an eternity of so much more.
AUTHOR
My name is Tommi, and I am based in Riverside CA. Photography allows me to explore the world through the lens of my camera and to express myself in ways I otherwise couldn't. In all of my art forms, I seek to invoke the senses of imagination; rather than spell everything out, I guide the viewers to interpret their own personal meaning.
Awards:
RMSP 2023 Photography Contest 2x Top 1% (Nature Category)
Riverside 2023 Reflection Contest Best Photographer
Riverside 2023 Film Festival Best Picture Award
Directing Change 2022 & 2023 Through the Lens of Culture 3rd and 5th place
RCOE 2023 Fresh Film Festival 1st place
Short Films Matter 4 star rating
Awards:
RMSP 2023 Photography Contest 2x Top 1% (Nature Category)
Riverside 2023 Reflection Contest Best Photographer
Riverside 2023 Film Festival Best Picture Award
Directing Change 2022 & 2023 Through the Lens of Culture 3rd and 5th place
RCOE 2023 Fresh Film Festival 1st place
Short Films Matter 4 star rating
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