The house waits across the inlet—windows aglow, too warm for what you remember. You haven't stepped outside yet, not fully. Just your boots at the edge, where wood meets water. Still dressed for something you never attended.

You told no one where you went. Maybe that’s why it feels like they’re still waiting.

Artist Process:

This quiet, contemplative piece focuses on subtle emotional tension—evoking the sense of returning to a place that’s no longer truly yours. The composition draws a strong diagonal line from the water’s edge toward the distant house, blending isolation with memory. The lighting is dusky and filmic, lending a dreamlike, cinematic quality. The presence of a single foot near the edge implies both hesitation and resolve. It’s a portrait of absence more than presence.

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A selection of stills taken during the filming of the first in a series of street performances.

The footage from these performances will be used to create an interactive digital performance.

Event photos from the Feb17 edition of Cafe Rebelde @W2 Media Cafe

www.creativetechnology.org/events/all-that-glitters-isn-t...

Images from the Masters in Creative Technologies (MA/MSc) run from the Institute of Creative Technologies at De Montfort University, Leicester (UK)

A selection of stills taken during the filming of the first in a series of street performances.

The footage from these performances will be used to create an interactive digital performance.

"Desolate Passage," my intention was to capture a moment of profound isolation and the haunting presence of both human and natural remnants within a decaying urban environment. This piece explores the interplay between abandonment and the quiet, almost surreal, dignity of discarded objects. The narrow, grimy alleyway, with its oppressive walls and debris-strewn ground, sets a bleak and evocative stage.

In the foreground, a vibrant, solitary lemon and a dry leaf stand out against the dark, damp earth, unexpected bursts of life or traces of a forgotten moment. Further down the path, a figure, clad in a light-colored, almost spectral garment, recedes into the shadows, their form indistinct, adding to the sense of mystery and transience. The dim, diffused light, perhaps from an overcast sky or distant source, barely penetrates the gloom, emphasizing the atmospheric chill and the pervasive sense of neglect. It's a contemplation on forgotten spaces, the silent stories they hold, and the fleeting nature of presence.

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"Nocturnal Metamorphosis," my intention was to explore the subtle, uncanny intersection of human form and natural decay within a stark urban setting. This piece delves into themes of quiet transformation, vulnerability, and the ethereal presence of nature even in the most constructed environments. The central focus is a serene, almost dream-like human face, seemingly embedded or emerging from a dark, monolithic slab, its eyes gently closed in repose or deep introspection.

Emanating from and around the head are intricate, bare branches, suggesting a natural growth that is both delicate and stark, like a crown of winter. This organic element creates a profound contrast with the rigid, artificial structure it inhabits. The backdrop of a dark, deserted city street at night, dimly lit by distant streetlamps and the red glow of a car's taillights, adds to the mysterious and solitary atmosphere. It's about finding unexpected beauty in unconventional unions, the quiet power of natural forms, and the contemplative presence of art within the urban nocturnal landscape.

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A selection of stills taken during the filming of the first in a series of street performances.

The footage from these performances will be used to create an interactive digital performance.

Event photos from the Feb17 edition of Cafe Rebelde @W2 Media Cafe

www.creativetechnology.org/events/all-that-glitters-isn-t...

Included are photos from the Young Artist Warrior Exhibit

A selection of stills taken during the filming of the first in a series of street performances.

The footage from these performances will be used to create an interactive digital performance.

A selection of stills taken during the filming of the first in a series of street performances.

The footage from these performances will be used to create an interactive digital performance.

A selection of stills taken during the filming of the first in a series of street performances.

The footage from these performances will be used to create an interactive digital performance.

"Solitude in the Gloaming," my intention was to capture a moment of profound isolation and quiet melancholy within a damp, urban environment. This piece explores the stark interplay of a solitary presence against a backdrop of encroaching twilight and atmospheric haze. The foreground is dominated by a discarded fruit, perhaps a pale apple or similar object, lying on the wet, gritty ground, drawing the eye to an unexpected detail amidst the desolation.

The figure, rendered in deep silhouette and facing away from the viewer, stands further down the path, almost consumed by the mist and shadows that shroud the alleyway. Their posture suggests introspection, weariness, or a silent contemplation of the fading day. The muted, cool color palette, dominated by greens, blues, and dark grays, enhances the sense of a damp, somber atmosphere, hinting at rain or heavy fog. It's about finding poignant narratives in overlooked corners of the city, the individual's journey through anonymous spaces, and the enduring power of quiet moments in challenging environments.

#ArtPhotography #ConceptualArt #DigitalArt #Solitude #UrbanGloom #AtmosphericPhotography #EerieVibes #ShadowAndLight #FigurativeArt #Isolation #WetStreet #Melancholy #DarkAesthetic #ContemplativeArt #Mystery #UrbanExploration #NocturnalScenes #FoundObjects #VisualNarrative #SubduedColors #gesofMelora #MeloraArtist #RhondaMelo #Melora<3

Event photos from the Feb17 edition of Cafe Rebelde @W2 Media Cafe

www.creativetechnology.org/events/all-that-glitters-isn-t...

Event photos from the Feb17 edition of Cafe Rebelde @W2 Media Cafe

www.creativetechnology.org/events/all-that-glitters-isn-t...

Event photos from the Feb17 edition of Cafe Rebelde @W2 Media Cafe

www.creativetechnology.org/events/all-that-glitters-isn-t...