Untitled, 2023
by Diana Antoniuk (Ukraine)

The photo is dedicated to the human condition in the modern world, where a constant feeling of uncertainty and stress is becoming a standard. The large tangles along the forest path are a metaphor for our life problems and internal conflicts that are difficult to resolve and constantly follow us. They are large and obstruct the path, conveying a sense of burden and complexity of life. The darkness of the forest creates a sense of uncertainty and possible threat that may lurk behind every tree. The naked girl on the ground represents the defenselessness and vulnerability of a person in the face of these challenges. Her pose and lack of clothing emphasize her state of purity, as well as despair and fatigue from the endless struggle with problems that seem to have no end. She represents those of us who have lost our way and are entangled in the complexities of life, searching for meaning and direction.