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Co-relation of plants to humans
This is a series of narrative depicting the ups and downs in life- a norm and common experience in everyone's lives.
I chose plants as my subject matter as i believe plants are a good representation of human's tenacity and vigor of life.












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Pending night use as a metaphor for increasing troubles and challenges Roots creeping into the dark hints uncertainty

Unrecognisable subject matter looking like an alien/ monster suggesting crude thoughts, a sense of alienation and hopelessness

Patched image of a fiery heart (intangible light and corporeal plant part extruding out of the vase resembling apex of heart) highlights dichotomy of negative thoughts and complicated emotions fighting against determination to overcome challenges

Portrayed in a majestic manner recalling a dignified Queen portraying determination to fight on

Resting image of coloured subject matter with down shot contrasting areas faded in or out to B&W evoking doubt of unknown result of success or failure based on viewer’s own understanding

Image of subject matter busking in dawnlight and emerging from pebbles- able to survive despite the harsh living conditions “Every sunrise gives you a new beginning and a new ending.” Life is full of uncertainties, struggles but everything seems to be alright looking forward to tomorrow