un budding

• Prize
• Photographer
  Nitzan Krimsky, India

At the age of 18 two things happened affected the course my life . I came to the realization I was not happy in my body , and craved to be perceived differently .Consequently , I started documenting myself .It seemed as if the only way I could communicate with that notion was by creating an inner realm through taking self portraits . Captured in a consecrative manner , The images reflect moments of extreme emotional states , from fragility and vulnerability to instances of spiritual connectivity and enlightenment. The viewer is invited to participate in my journey into an inner world where one can experience the trials and tribulations of spiritual and physical transformation.The evolution of an idea into matter . The project challenges the construct of humanity by turning the camera around and using the self-portrait to chronicle a life in transition . Its non conforming value discard the need of identification with any man made social definition thus gives the viewer a different perspective on existing .
I believe that through exposing oneslef to other probabilities of being , ones being is altered and at the same time educated to understand and see from new perspectives .