Honorable Mention / 2024 / Fine Art / Landscape

• Photographer
  illi Piccato, Brazil
• Website
  https://www.illipiccato.com/

Inspired by the Korean ritual of rain, Echoes of Snow Dance explores the pressing issue of water scarcity. The project captures the dynamic movement, form, and impermanence of clouds dancing across a snowy landscape. The clouds, the wellspring of water in the sky, are captured alongside the mountains, reflecting the ever-changing drama of the Alps. The geometric designs are symbolic of the cyclical nature of water. These forms function as visual metaphors for the enduring human desire for water, echoing across the ages as the clouds dance across the sky.

illi Jung Piccato is a Korean-born visual artist exploring the interconnectedness of humanity and nature through photography, painting, sculpture, and installation. A FIT graduate with a global perspective from living in New York, Korea, Italy, France, and Brazil, her art examines nature's subtle language. Her layered photography, incorporating reflections, intricately portrays land, sky, and water. While in France (2021-2024), she focused on capturing nature's beauty and addressing environmental issues. Her "Echoes of Snow Dance" won a 2024 PX3 award for Landscape Photography.

Awards 2024/PX3 Prix de la Photographie Paris/Fine Art/Landscape
Honorable Mention