honorable mention
Maryna Ponomaryova germany
title
What Do the Spikelets Whisper About? - Field Portraits
In the rhythms of the fields, in the breath of the wind,
The quiet voices of nature, humble and unassuming, can be heard.
A thin line between fragility and strength,
In every stalk, we find a reflection of ourselves.
The project speaks to how, in the rush of everyday life,
We forget about simple things —
That true harmony is not in conquering,
But in preserving what surrounds us.
Each stalk is a portrait,
Like a thread connecting us to the world,
Calling us to slow down and reflect,
Reminding us of how vulnerable we are before nature.
Here, in the gentle whisper of the fields,
There lies a powerful force,
And caring for the planet becomes
Caring for ourselves and the future.
This project is not just about nature,
It’s about people, about our shared responsibility.
It shows that in simplicity and fragility lies the strength
Of eternal renewal and life.
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entry description
Through emotionally charged images, created based on portraits of field stalks and a photo printer, the project aims to convey the delicacy of natural forms to evoke emotions we often feel but do not fully recognize. Each stalk is not just a plant, but a metaphorical portrait of a human being. Through the subtlety of these forms, the viewer is invited to explore their own inner emotions, recognizing our fragility and vulnerability in the face of nature.In the rhythms of the fields, in the breath of the wind,
The quiet voices of nature, humble and unassuming, can be heard.
A thin line between fragility and strength,
In every stalk, we find a reflection of ourselves.
The project speaks to how, in the rush of everyday life,
We forget about simple things —
That true harmony is not in conquering,
But in preserving what surrounds us.
Each stalk is a portrait,
Like a thread connecting us to the world,
Calling us to slow down and reflect,
Reminding us of how vulnerable we are before nature.
Here, in the gentle whisper of the fields,
There lies a powerful force,
And caring for the planet becomes
Caring for ourselves and the future.
This project is not just about nature,
It’s about people, about our shared responsibility.
It shows that in simplicity and fragility lies the strength
Of eternal renewal and life.
back to gallery