honorable mention
Elena Paraskeva cyprus
title
Angels Amongst Us - Children Of Autism
In the series, the hands of the children's mothers are placed as pillars beneath their heads, columns of incredible strength and courage but not devoid of cracks, not caused by burden, but by the agony of the unanswered question: what will happen to my child when i die.
International Freelance Photographer with clients including the Australian National University, Affinity Software and a multitude of fashion designers.
Specializes in fashion/beauty/fine art photography.
Exhibitions in London, Paris, Linz (Austria) and in her native country of Cyprus.
Published work in:
PDN
Photography Masterclass
Digital Camera
Digital Photographer
N-Photo
Good Light (Multiple covers)
Icon
Volition
Editorial
Omikron
Elegant
Incredible
back to gallery
entry description
This still ongoing project is a collaboration with the Autism Association in Cyprus and will be used as a campaign to raise awareness for Autism. The condition, although quite prevalent on the island is met with public ignorance (many equate autistic children with those afflicted with Down Syndrome) and is severely underfunded by the government. In a close-minded society more prevalent in the rural areas of Cyprus where Autism rates are higher (some doctors theorize that the rampant and uncontrolled use of pesticides might contribute) a lot of autistic children are "hidden" from the outside world, never to be seen. My desire to begin the project was born out of a friend's tale that her uncle who was severely autistic was often kept in a big carton box.In the series, the hands of the children's mothers are placed as pillars beneath their heads, columns of incredible strength and courage but not devoid of cracks, not caused by burden, but by the agony of the unanswered question: what will happen to my child when i die.
about the photographer
Digital Camera Photographer Of The Year 2018.International Freelance Photographer with clients including the Australian National University, Affinity Software and a multitude of fashion designers.
Specializes in fashion/beauty/fine art photography.
Exhibitions in London, Paris, Linz (Austria) and in her native country of Cyprus.
Published work in:
PDN
Photography Masterclass
Digital Camera
Digital Photographer
N-Photo
Good Light (Multiple covers)
Icon
Volition
Editorial
Omikron
Elegant
Incredible
back to gallery