Honorable Mention / 2022 / Fine Art / Nudes

Stray Siren on a Clear Day

The series is about my own relentless struggle and exploration of boundaries, limitations, doubts, obligations, and solitude using a symbolic adaptation of the story of Fumiko, a mermaid character from traditional Japanese storytelling. The red bath water refers to the multitude of meanings linked to the color in traditional Japanese culture combined with the subtle bodily gestures of the siren. Features Shanghai model Qian Zhao as the exceptional siren.

I am a professional photographer focused on portrait photography using my signature fine art photography approach.

Photography is my way of dealing with the world, people, stories, places, and experiences. Essentially it is a therapeutic activity that helps me to survive in a complex world, that is hard to comprehend. Moments of wonder and understanding sustain me in dealing with daily life.