/ 2025 / Fine Art / Abstract

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Astrid Krehan, Switzerland
• Website
  https://www.astridkrehan.com
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/krehanastrid/

Inspired by the enchanting light production at Light Ragaz in Switzerland, the series HAPPINESS portrays Tamina's magical journey to HAPPINESS.
Lost in a deep gorge, Tamina encounters three friends who guide her towards HAPPINESS. Her journey of self-discovery unfolds through the 3 stages of happiness: love, harmony, and inner peace. As she progresses, Tamina emerges from the darkness, realizing that true happiness lies within.
This visual story is a reminder that happiness is an internal state, encouraging us humans to appreciate the beauty in life.

With a background in surface science, I am drawn to details, patterns, textures, forms and colours that surround us and influence our feelings. They are the basis of my inspiration and provide the frames to my works. Through the combination of various camera techniques, I transform these frames and their colours into abstracts that bring my visual imagination to life.
Having lived in a variety of countries I have the strong desire to bridge the gap of cultural differences and raise awareness to the beauty of nature through my works.

Awards 2025: 18th International Color Award – Nominee Awards-Abstract (2)

2024: Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA) – Honorable Mention Awards, Fine Art – Abstract (2), Special Effects (2), Collage (2)

2024: Tokyp International Foto Awards (TIFA) – Honorable Mention Awards, Fine Art – Abstract (4), Special Effects (1), Collage (1), Architecture-Abstract (2)

2024: Neutral Density Photography Awards (ND Awards) – Honorable Mention Awards, Special-Open Theme Category (1)

2024: 17th International Color Award – Nominee Awards-Abstract (2)

2023: Neutral Density Photography Awards (ND Awards) – Honorable Mention Awards, Fine Art – Abstract Category (2), Specia l- Open Theme Category (1)

2023: Tokyp International Foto Awards (TIFA) – Honorable Mention Awards, Fine Art – Abstract (4), - Special Effects (1), - Collage (1)

2023: Prix de la Photographie, Paris (px3) – Honorable Mention Awards, Fine Art - Collage (1), - Abstract (2), Special - Special Effects (2)

2023: Women Art Award, Berlin, Germany

2021: Photofairs Shanghai, Book of the Year Award, Shanghai, China