Lidiia Bur

My work explores the subtle and multifaceted nature of girlhood, the body and their existence in a world where the lines between naivety and sexuality, dreams and doubts are becoming increasingly blurred. The fleeting and elusive moments of youth, when a person faces vulnerability to adult challenges while striving to maintain a thirst for discovery, are of great interest to me.

In my work, I use photography, video and mixed media, often combining film and digital techniques. I especially love “live” photos, which I create using action sampler and stop motion. These shots have a nostalgic effect and convey the expressiveness of movement, as if capturing fleeting flashes of youthful enthusiasm.

Through my work, the viewer can receive a story, nostalgia or empathy, and sometimes just a smile and a new experience, the luxury of primary experience and contemplation.

Photography has become a way for me to maintain a connection with my father, who passed away during my childhood. He was into film photography in his youth, and through this I find a bridge between us.

I am inspired by human transformations. I believe that everyone can change themselves more than once in their life. In my work, I strive to immerse the viewer in thei...