Photomanipulation nominee

Our imagination is both our greatest limitation and our most powerful tool to unite us;

In this era of vast information, where communication with others is more accessible than ever and information can be freely shared and received, we find ourselves more isolated than ever before. Unlike animals, humans often focus on fabricated narratives that not only divide us but also limit our potential.

I used my Sony a7rIV digital camera in studio, two Profoto D2 lights, CaptureOne software to tether and Photoshop to composite all photographs together. I used 3D objects for some of the rocks, No AI was used.

I create digital composites that embody two traits I have: I’m a pragmatist and a dreamer. I’m fascinated by forces of nature and the human body. I have an urge to understand how life and nature works; that same urge pushed me to complete a M.Sc degree in Chemistry. I’m moved by observing natural phenomena and human interactions. I tend to create imagery with a “darker feel” to shed light on mysteries that are unknown to us; the connection of human emotion to natural process. I also tend to play with elements of sexuality and perceived taboos.