Notes

Differently (dis) Orientated 1 and 3 explores themes of disorientation and self-discovery through abstract forest imagery. Captured with a Holga analogue camera, the work invites the viewer to experience a metaphorical journey, akin to falling down a rabbit hole: a sense of being lost in the forest, only to emerge with a completely new perspective.

The first panel invites you into the dense heart of the forest. The Holga’s characteristic lens imperfections, coupled with muted tones and the stark contrast of black and white, create a palpable sense of unease and intrigue. This panel represents the initial descent into the unknown.

The second panel captures the subsequent fragmentation and confusion of being lost. Your gaze is drawn upward in a plea (prayer) for trying to make sense of their world. Abstract forms collide, their distorted shapes enhanced by the ethereal quality and reflective surface of the aluminium print. This panel symbolizes the emotional turbulence of losing one’s way.

The final invites you to contemplate on how moments of disorientation can ultimately lead to profound self-awareness. Through the Holga’s distinctive aesthetic, the unforgiving surface of the aluminium, and the stark beauty of the black and white images, this body of work is a meditation and prayer on perception, resilience, and the unexpected revelations found along life’s winding paths.