LIFE FRAMER 1st PRIZE
Winner of the 2023 Black and white competition
“The photographer depicts a culture where life, work and socialising is mainly observed between sunrise and sunset. The minimal source of natural light gives weight to the portrait, the subject looking outside as if to access the day ahead, this small act adding more meaning to the atmosphere – as if every second counts. A mindful and educated approach to documenting how other communities and cultures live their lives is always paramount. it’s a beautifully considered portrait.” – LIFE FRAMER
Valerie Blair,
Director at global fine art gallery Gagosian.
“This image is a haunting yet strong portrait of a young woman, as well as a technically masterful work. The control over the shadows and highlights are very skilled. The composition and use of chiaroscuro allude to Caravaggio, Vermeer and other Old Master paintings. This link between art history and contemporary photography adds to the depth of the work. It's a beautiful and profound portrait of a young woman that cuts across art history.”
Thibault Gerbaldi,
“I took this photo in a remote village in Ethiopia in a hut. There is no electricity and villagers use the natural light and favor activities during the day. I took the opportunity to capture this moment at the beginning of the day during breakfast time.”