The Protagonists

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  Natalia Wiernik, Poland
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  Natalia Wiernik
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The Protagonists

"You are not a lonely being but one of a kind, unique part of the universe. Do not forget
about that. You are an indispensable element of mankind." EPICTETUS

In the same way as the boundaries of tolerance grow, the notion of family escapes
the limitations of one simple definition.
More and more frequently, relations are formed not on the basis of blood ties but
based on similarities. These can stem from corresponding experience, shared values
or emotional closeness. Paradoxically, similarities may even draw on oddity and
peculiarity. It is then that the eccentricity of the individuals that meet becomes a
keystone that allows for the formation of a certain community-family.
The protagonists of my pictures are taken out of the context of place and time. They
share visual kinship which is further emphasized by the scenery among which they
are placed. We can only wonder what their relationships out of the frame are and
whether the community they have formed in front of the eye of the camera really
exists. It is entirely up to us to decide what conclusions we will draw and whether we
will resist the temptation to classify and judge quickly.

Now I continue this project, and I'm still loking for "the families".

I'm a student of graphic department in Academy of Fine Arts in Cracow. My main interest is contemporary art photography.