Conceptual nominee

"Within the land below the heavens, I seek something divine, only to discover it within myself."

This collection of poetic inner landscapes represents an introspective journey through the soul. Using nature as a metaphor for self-exploration, embodying themes of melancholy, a heightened sensitivity to the natural world and a yearning for spiritual transcendence. Inspired by the Romantic period (1798-1837), I explore the interplay between landscape and identity through painterly black-and-white imagery.

Utilizing charcoal-like textures created from in-camera processes and photo manipulation, I blur the lines between photography and drawing/painting, creating a unique visual experience.

Tzion Essel is a London-based fine art photographer known for his exploration of the melancholic aspects of existence. His work offers a contemplative commentary on existential themes, often focusing on the complex relationship between nature and humanity. Through a collective dreamscape of poetic and painterly visuals, Essel creates thought-provoking images that invite viewers to reflect on the deeper, often elusive connections between the human experience and the natural world.

Essel is an internationally exhibited artist whose work has been showcased in prominent cities such as London, New York, and Miami. His recent works have been featured in Zone Magazine and exhibited at Photofusion.