The image is a part of the "Soul's eyes" series of self-portraits dedicated to experiencing the pain of losing a parent. It is a process of transition during which people adapt to the reality of loss and learn to live without their loved one.
Mourning creates a constant alternation of acceptance and rejection of the rules that life imposes. It often sets one in opposition to the Nature.
Natalia Serzhanova is a photographer and visual artist specialising in conceptual self-portrait photography and living in Milan, Italy.
Starting out as a fashion photographer, but influenced by the processes in society and her personal life, she decided to devote herself to conceptual fine art photography.
In her work she mainly explores human psychology, social processes and the meaning of being human, its relationship with nature.
Awards PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2022 by Monochrome Photography Awards.
- Monochrome Photography Awards, Conceptual Category - 1ST PLACE WINNER
- Px3 2022, Self-portrait professional category - SILVER MEDAL
- Px3 2022, Fine Art/People professional category - HONORABLE MENTION
- 18th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards, Segregation and Human Rights category (professional Section) - WINNER
- 18th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards, Fine Art category and Self-portrait category (professional Section) - HONORABLE MENTION
-TIFA 2022 - BRONZE WINNER and HONORABLE MENTION
-IPA 2022, Fine art Abstract professional category - HONORABLE MENTION
- Monovisions photography awards 2022, Fine Art category and Conceptual category - HONORABLE MENTION
- Neutral Density Photography Awards 2022, Conceptual Fine Art category - HONORABLE MENTION
- Siena Creative Photo Awards 2022 and 2023 - Finalist
- Monochromatic Awards 2022 - Finalist
