honorable mention
Beatriz Glez Sa spain
title
ECOBALANCE. We are made of stars
Ecobalance is a set of photo essays about the essential link between humans and nature. The "Eco-balance" series seeks to reflect and recall, from the image and aesthetic experience, our connection, and dependence with our environment.
“We are made of stars”, is based on scientific studies on our physic human constitution as well as the origin of water in the universe.
In 2011, liquid water was found in the comet 103/Hatley that came from Jupiter, its composition was very similar to the water of our oceans. This discovery gave rise to the theory that the mystery of the origin of terrestrial water could be explained, and that it came to Earth from space and this discovery drove more interest towards the spatial search for water on other planets.
Dual reflections, search harmonic fluid in an aqueous universe, in stellar water.
The mirrored images of humans, as a dual mirror, space, water and natural environment allude to the interdependence between nature and humans, but also to the constant interest in seeing our reflection in nature and, we can certainly find a mirror in nature, where any damage caused will be returned to us. Water, which physically constitutes us, is the basis of our ecosystem; we are perpetually bathed by this vital fluid, and humans - though without “gills,” - need water in the same fashion as any fish.
We know that human destiny is bonded to the Earth, and we know that nature will open its way and will remain in perpetual transformation after our leave, thus we should not forget that it is us who need nature and not the other way around. We need a change of mindset to survive. Today we have the opportunity to change the course of human history by training our minds.
She has been working using art with Alzheimer's patients. The importance of art in health, the development of art and creativity in education, illness and resilience, Trauma, science, ecology, cultural representations and other social matters are often reviewed in her work.
Guest Artist in Fotográfica Bogotá 2019 - (FotoMuseo).
Artworks series part of the permanent collection of National Museum of Photography of Colombia.
Her work has been published internationally in magazines and books and it also has been awarded by;
IPA (International Photo Awards); Honorable Mention 2018, I.C.A.- 11th and 12th Annual International Color Awards (USA) 2018, 2019. IPOTY - International Photographer of the year- (UK) Honorable Mention 2017. 11Th and 12Th Edition of The Julia Margaret Cameron Award (UK), Honorable Mention 2018, 10Th Edition of The Julia Margaret Cameron Award (UK) Finalist 2017. Neutral Density Photography Awards,(USA); Honorable Mention 2018, Two Honorable Mentions 2017, Honorable Mention 2016, First Place and Gold Star award 2015. IPA (International Photo Awards); Two Honorable Mentions 2017, Fine Arts Photography awards (UK); 2015, 2016 _(4 awards) 2017 and_(3 awards) 2018. Photographer's Forum Magazine (USA): Finalist for "Best of Photography" 2015, 2016 and 2017.
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entry description
Ecobalance is a set of photo essays about the essential link between humans and nature. The "Eco-balance" series seeks to reflect and recall, from the image and aesthetic experience, our connection, and dependence with our environment.
“We are made of stars”, is based on scientific studies on our physic human constitution as well as the origin of water in the universe.
In 2011, liquid water was found in the comet 103/Hatley that came from Jupiter, its composition was very similar to the water of our oceans. This discovery gave rise to the theory that the mystery of the origin of terrestrial water could be explained, and that it came to Earth from space and this discovery drove more interest towards the spatial search for water on other planets.
Dual reflections, search harmonic fluid in an aqueous universe, in stellar water.
The mirrored images of humans, as a dual mirror, space, water and natural environment allude to the interdependence between nature and humans, but also to the constant interest in seeing our reflection in nature and, we can certainly find a mirror in nature, where any damage caused will be returned to us. Water, which physically constitutes us, is the basis of our ecosystem; we are perpetually bathed by this vital fluid, and humans - though without “gills,” - need water in the same fashion as any fish.
We know that human destiny is bonded to the Earth, and we know that nature will open its way and will remain in perpetual transformation after our leave, thus we should not forget that it is us who need nature and not the other way around. We need a change of mindset to survive. Today we have the opportunity to change the course of human history by training our minds.
about the photographer
Beatriz Glez Sa is an interdisciplinary artist. She graduated in Fine Arts (B.F.A+MFA) from Barcelona University (UB). MA(Ed) Secondary Education (UPC) and MFA Graphic Design. She was awarded a scholarship to study Photography at Nottingham Trent University (UK). She obtained the European “Leonardo Da Vinci” grant for professional training in the UK.She has been working using art with Alzheimer's patients. The importance of art in health, the development of art and creativity in education, illness and resilience, Trauma, science, ecology, cultural representations and other social matters are often reviewed in her work.
Guest Artist in Fotográfica Bogotá 2019 - (FotoMuseo).
Artworks series part of the permanent collection of National Museum of Photography of Colombia.
Her work has been published internationally in magazines and books and it also has been awarded by;
IPA (International Photo Awards); Honorable Mention 2018, I.C.A.- 11th and 12th Annual International Color Awards (USA) 2018, 2019. IPOTY - International Photographer of the year- (UK) Honorable Mention 2017. 11Th and 12Th Edition of The Julia Margaret Cameron Award (UK), Honorable Mention 2018, 10Th Edition of The Julia Margaret Cameron Award (UK) Finalist 2017. Neutral Density Photography Awards,(USA); Honorable Mention 2018, Two Honorable Mentions 2017, Honorable Mention 2016, First Place and Gold Star award 2015. IPA (International Photo Awards); Two Honorable Mentions 2017, Fine Arts Photography awards (UK); 2015, 2016 _(4 awards) 2017 and_(3 awards) 2018. Photographer's Forum Magazine (USA): Finalist for "Best of Photography" 2015, 2016 and 2017.
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