/ 2025 / Fine Art / Other

• Prize
  Honorable Mention
• Photographer
  Maki Nishino, Japan

In our hectic modern lives, we crave solitude and moments to listen to our inner voice. This piece highlights the importance of self-dialogue.
The girl's dark room symbolizes the chaos of modern society, while the light and window suggest a connection to "something" she seeks or hope for the future. Though what she yearns for is out there, the answer isn't easily found.
The girl, lost in quiet contemplation, embodies humanity confronting this question. This is an invaluable moment of introspection, a chance to find your authentic self in an era often swayed by external information.