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From the series "we are the dead", based on the themes described in George Orwell’s book “1984”.

we are the dead

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There is one relationship in a person's life which is so fundamental, that it should always take priority: the relationship with ourselves. Before attempting to build any kind of relationship with others, we should first build a solid relationship with ourselves, because this is the foundation for how we live our lives. This is the simple truth behind “foundation”, an ongoing series of pictures aiming to explore how we relate to ourselves. Using myself as a model and with the use of symbolic and surrealistic elements, I have tried to create images that I hope speak to everyone. These images represent my thoughts and observations of myself and of the people that surround me. 

foundation

Kythera is a small greek island in the south of Greece. I traveled there last September, to attend the Kythera Photographic Encounters where I was exhibiting my work. During this voyage, I was given the chance to explore the island on my own and capture its essence through my pictures. The weather on the island was still warm, but the first signs of autumn made their appearance giving the place a touch of melancholy that very much suited its mystical atmosphere.

Nicki Panou