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This piece captures a moment of emergence and rebirth, where the figure is no longer contained by the interior space but instead, steps towards a bright and open world beyond. Here, the figure's head and limbs are fully intertwined with roots and branches, but the growth is far more dynamic—flowing like veins or tendrils that connect seamlessly with the walls and floor of the room, as if the environment itself is releasing the figure into the light.
The open windows let in vibrant greenery, which contrasts with the worn, darker interior, symbolizing a bridge between isolation and the expansive vitality of nature. The light pouring in is almost blinding, creating a silhouette effect around the figure, emphasizing their organic transformation. It's as if the figure is leaving behind the constraints of the old space, with roots still attached yet becoming more fluid, implying a readiness to break free. The branches seem to both anchor the figure to the environment and push them forward, hinting at themes of growth, liberation, and transformation from one state of being to another.
The movement of the figure, caught in mid-step, evokes a feeling of transition and freedom—stepping into the unknown, yet welcomed by the life and light that lie ahead. It emphasizes the power of embracing change and finding harmony between the self and the surrounding world.
This is a photogram created at night while outside then developed later in the darkroom. It is part of a larger set using the same technique of "in situ" photograms.
I got somewhat annoyed with the problems of trying to do macros without a macro lens ... I've finally got one and it's soooo much nicer! :-) The problem is I now have macro photos of a whole pile of random things, including this one, taken in the bathroom sink ...