honorable mention
Victoria Dempster united states
title
Catharsis the Beach
The energy of a gathering in India is immense, their affinity to each other creates great power. The sheer joy, devotion and sense of purposes of the pilgrim seems to me the greatest wealth one can acquire.
Ever since I can remember I have been mesmerised by works of art.I have always felt an overwhelming wonder when looking at something beautiful.
My mother died when I was two. This is one of my life realities. I have a sense of something missing, that I feel that I am living an alternative life. This, combined with being an artist, make me feel I am always on the edge of revealing something that eludes me. Losing my mother at such a young age gives me insight and empathy with others whose lives have a ‘disjoint’, a secret within; of whom there are many.
I was a teacher for twenty years. Being surrounded by “the adolescent” for so many years has hopefully given me an ability to converse and connect with this particular group of society.
I am particularly drawn to the vibrant, adventurous youth whose energies seem to be challenged by life circumstances.
My visits to India began my photographic journey. I have been visiting Sri Jayendra school in Tamil Nadu for the twelve years. A school educates many poor and orphaned children. I found a compelling story tell, my creativity met with a purpose.
I married a mountain bike guide, I swapped the city for the desert and am now living in Moab, Utah. I do not travel to find photographs but rather seek out stories within the environment I, for whatever reason, find myself. Consequently, my project on cowboys was a result of me trying to better understand the country and culture in which I had just become a citizen.
Art helps you find patterns in the entropy of life.
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entry description
Thaipoosam pilgrims relax and rejoice on the beach after their long walk through the night in honor of Lord Murugan.The energy of a gathering in India is immense, their affinity to each other creates great power. The sheer joy, devotion and sense of purposes of the pilgrim seems to me the greatest wealth one can acquire.
about the photographer
I have narrowed down five key life events that have had a major impact on what and why I photograph the way I do.Ever since I can remember I have been mesmerised by works of art.I have always felt an overwhelming wonder when looking at something beautiful.
My mother died when I was two. This is one of my life realities. I have a sense of something missing, that I feel that I am living an alternative life. This, combined with being an artist, make me feel I am always on the edge of revealing something that eludes me. Losing my mother at such a young age gives me insight and empathy with others whose lives have a ‘disjoint’, a secret within; of whom there are many.
I was a teacher for twenty years. Being surrounded by “the adolescent” for so many years has hopefully given me an ability to converse and connect with this particular group of society.
I am particularly drawn to the vibrant, adventurous youth whose energies seem to be challenged by life circumstances.
My visits to India began my photographic journey. I have been visiting Sri Jayendra school in Tamil Nadu for the twelve years. A school educates many poor and orphaned children. I found a compelling story tell, my creativity met with a purpose.
I married a mountain bike guide, I swapped the city for the desert and am now living in Moab, Utah. I do not travel to find photographs but rather seek out stories within the environment I, for whatever reason, find myself. Consequently, my project on cowboys was a result of me trying to better understand the country and culture in which I had just become a citizen.
Art helps you find patterns in the entropy of life.
back to gallery