WINNERS

Dead Leaves

  • Photographer
    Naoual Peleau, France
  • Prize
    Honorable Mention

An anthotype is an image created from photosensitive substances from plants. I use linden leaves, their shape being the one that looks like the most to my face and body. I expose them to the sun for several hours; its light will mark the exposed parts and reveal the image. It is a reflection on the passing of time and the fear of growing old. I want to talk about sensitivity, fragility and the ephemeral nature of life. I show a very close relationship with nature: by exposing my body on a leaf, we literally become one. This results in very fragile leaves, still sensitive to the sun.