On the verge of emptiness
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PrizeHonorable Mention
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PhotographerYana Raaga, Latvia
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The most available model for artist is himself/herself. Rembrandt left more than 80 self-portraits, that is a fifth of his art legacy. I enjoy taking self-portraits for many reasons. I am available for myself at any time, in any position, in any mood. There are no boundaries between me as a model and me as a photographer. It is interesting to follow the age-related changes and observe what remains unchanged. This is one of my last self-portraits.
Yana Raaga started her way in photography during design and visual art studies in 2016 when she was 35. Since 2016 she is mastering and skilling her photographic skills and language wherever she is with her camera. Yana lives in the small city Aluksne in Latvia. Photography for her is mix of observation, curiosity, having personal point of view and being ready to respond. Camera is her extension.
Awards Five solo exhibitions in Latvia, the biggest one in 2020 with 100 photographs about home city, more than 30 group exhibitions (on the wall in print) around the globe, Px3 LE PRIX DE LA PHOTOGRAPHIE, PARIS "State of the World" 2024 finalist.