honorable mention
Thomas James Parrish australia
title
We are Ukrainian
This series, created in Sydney, Australia, introduces Ukrainians living there when the war broke out, as well as those that arrived after escaping Ukraine. It explores the challenges of witnessing a conflict in your home country from the other side of the world, as well as the experiences of those who have witnessed it first-hand. I hope this series enables an understanding of the struggles currently faced by members of our society, and that it acts as a reminder of the relevance of a conflict we may choose to believe bears minimal immediate significance.
Shot on Portra 120 film using a Mamiya C330
Thomas’ work explores current social issues; combining his passion for creative storytelling with a calling to inspire positive social change. Working closely with local NGOs, charities and communities, this work has taken him across the world where he has founded projects and campaigns with refugees, religious groups, environmental agencies and education programs.
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entry description
On the 24th of February 2022, Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, declared the beginning of a ‘Special Military Operation’ in Ukraine. Since that day it is estimated that over 5000 civilians have been killed, and six million refugees have fled. The number of military casualties is unknown but estimated to be in the tens of thousands for both Ukraine and Russia.This series, created in Sydney, Australia, introduces Ukrainians living there when the war broke out, as well as those that arrived after escaping Ukraine. It explores the challenges of witnessing a conflict in your home country from the other side of the world, as well as the experiences of those who have witnessed it first-hand. I hope this series enables an understanding of the struggles currently faced by members of our society, and that it acts as a reminder of the relevance of a conflict we may choose to believe bears minimal immediate significance.
Shot on Portra 120 film using a Mamiya C330
about the photographer
Based in Sydney, Thomas is an Australian photojournalist and travel photographer driven by a passion for exposing and championing environmental and humanitarian issues that exist in todays societies, all over the world.Thomas’ work explores current social issues; combining his passion for creative storytelling with a calling to inspire positive social change. Working closely with local NGOs, charities and communities, this work has taken him across the world where he has founded projects and campaigns with refugees, religious groups, environmental agencies and education programs.
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