WINNERS

Excess

  • Photographer
    Gigi Guldas, United States
  • Prize
    Gold Winner in Technique/Film Soup

The overwhelming and uncontrollable nature of emotional excess, particularly reflecting my personal experiences with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). PMDD, and similar conditions, dramatically amplify emotional and physical responses, leading to a profound sense of loss of control. Each image bursts with chaotic colors and patterns, symbolizing how intense emotions can engulf us, leaving us feeling adrift in a sea of turmoil. The abstract and surreal imagery of the film soup represents not just my journey but the shared human experience of navigating through life's emotional torrents.