honorable mention
Charlotte Bories france
title
Zodiac hybrids
This series, inspired by the Chinese zodiac, was the perfect opportunity for me to explore hybridization, which is a theme that resonates deeply within me.
It really seems to me that the water is the perfect place to create metamorphosis : it's a kind of matrix where anything becomes possible.
By playing with underwater photography and digital photo-manipulation, by blurring the line between ocean and cosmos, by mixing humans and animals, I tried to create my own cosmogony.
Over time, water became much more than just a nice background : "When you immerse yourself in the water, you immediately enter a complete new world. Even a simple pool is a kind of rabbit hole to me : it allows me to go in Wonderland on a single breath hold."
In order to work on an equal basis with her models, Charlotte always uses apnea during her underwater photoshoots.
Website : www.charlottebories.com
Instagram : @charlotte_bories
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entry description
« The dream is a one-night cosmogony, Every nights, the dreamer starts the world again. » (G. Bachelard)This series, inspired by the Chinese zodiac, was the perfect opportunity for me to explore hybridization, which is a theme that resonates deeply within me.
It really seems to me that the water is the perfect place to create metamorphosis : it's a kind of matrix where anything becomes possible.
By playing with underwater photography and digital photo-manipulation, by blurring the line between ocean and cosmos, by mixing humans and animals, I tried to create my own cosmogony.
about the photographer
Charlotte Bories is French photographer from Paris, now based in Bali (Indonesia). Graduated from College of Fine Arts, Charlotte later specialized in underwater model photography and digital photo-manipulation. She creates delicate pictures deeply inspired by mythology, tales, cinema, historical painting...Over time, water became much more than just a nice background : "When you immerse yourself in the water, you immediately enter a complete new world. Even a simple pool is a kind of rabbit hole to me : it allows me to go in Wonderland on a single breath hold."
In order to work on an equal basis with her models, Charlotte always uses apnea during her underwater photoshoots.
Website : www.charlottebories.com
Instagram : @charlotte_bories
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