WINNERS

Creative Concussion

  • Photographer
    Murae Van Reede Van Oudtshoorn, United Kingdom
  • Prize
    Silver Winner in Fine Art/Abstract

This body of work focuses on the chemigram process, a cameraless art form that creates a unique interplay between light, chemistry, and creativity. The inspiration for this series stems from a personal experience with a concussion, prompting me to explore themes of change and impermanence. Each piece examines contrasts: light versus dark, order versus chaos, intention versus spontaneity. The final works resemble distorted faces, fragmented figures, and familiar forms not quite fully realised. These forms reflect my concussion symptoms, capturing a sense of disorientation and fluidity.