Altered

 

This image seeks to capture the uncanny, as it is described by Freud. The sick nature of the coughing man seems almost violent because of the vibrant reds and oranges.

About the Photographer:

Isabella Suell is a student at Millsaps College studying English Literature and Anthropology. She has been published in numerous literary journals—most recently 'In Parenthesis'—and has been a feature in Portico magazine as a writer. She has won a national silver key from scholastic for her written work, as well as keys for her photography and portfolio. Her photography is dedicated to rawness, and often features a live subject. Her other passion includes anthropology and writing.

 

This photo is a representation of how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed how I view public spaces, as what was once a safe space is now uncertain and unsafe due to the invisibility of covid and the carelessness of some individuals. The uncertainty makes me feel powerless, which was represented in this photo as the character representing myself at the back of the tram appears smaller.

About the Photographer:

Michael Doyle is a student studying Visual Arts. He is currently completing his VCE years at the Victorian College Of The Arts Secondary School, so a lot of his life right now revolves around school life and managing work. As he has to travel quite far to get to school everyday, but loves being in Melbourne everyday and exploring his artistic practise. Outside of school and art, he likes to hang out with his family, going on walks and to the gym on weekends.

 

A double exposure experiment, taken in Hawaii.

About the Photographer:

Vanessa Merritt is an Indian-American 35mm film and digital photographer and performer living in Michigan. By adopting a variety of art making approaches, Merritt explores the intersections of the political and the personal. They photograph everything from minority communities to self portraiture, including documenting queer relationships and body manipulation in indoor and natural spaces. A largely self-taught photographer, the framework of their practice crystallizes through the disciplines of feminism, queer theory, and environmentalism.

 

A double exposure experiment of the mountains in Colorado and a rare cacti in Maui, Hawaii.

About the Photographer:

Vanessa Merritt is an Indian-American 35mm film and digital photographer and performer living in Michigan. By adopting a variety of art making approaches, Merritt explores the intersections of the political and the personal. They photograph everything from minority communities to self portraiture, including documenting queer relationships and body manipulation in indoor and natural spaces. A largely self-taught photographer, the framework of their practice crystallizes through the disciplines of feminism, queer theory, and environmentalism.

Ashank Chandapillai