The project, ‘Behind darkness’ delves into the societal conditioning that shapes women’s perceptions of safety, particularly in relation to darkness. It questions the influences of mass media, culture, and societal norms on female identity formation and self-presentation. Using landscape photography, I question the ideology of romanticising life, lagged childhood naivety and the layers of our inner struggles reflecting on the complexities of women’s experiences in modern society.

The project challenges the notion that beauty overwrites reality instead of representing it and the notion of human urge to turn to a greater power for guidance and solace as an attempt at rescue. This notion is explored through the symbolism of light and darkness, where light represents hope, divine intervention, and clarity, while darkness symbolizes fear, the unknown, and danger. The interplay of these elements within the project aims to evoke a sense of introspection, urging viewers to reflect on their own inner landscapes and the societal constructs that shape their perceptions and behaviors.

By utilizing landscape photography, I aim to harness the inherent symbolism and magnitude of nature, transcending individual experiences to explore broader societal themes. The vastness and power of natural landscapes serve as a metaphor for the overwhelming and often uncontrollable forces that shape women’s lives and identities.

Through the intentional use of lost female clothing, I aim to create unkown situations and intense feelings awakening interest in an unexplored story. These garments, placed within natural settings, serve as silent witnesses to these untold stories and struggles of women. The absence of the female body within these scenes invites viewers to imagine the narratives and emotions that these clothes might represent. This element of the project seeks to address the often invisible threatening danger or pressures and expectations placed on women by society.

By immersing the viewers in these visual narratives, I hope to spark contemplation and introspection, inviting them to explore the complexities of their own experiences and perceptions. The goal of ‘Behind Darkness’ is to foster a deeper understanding of how societal constructs influence our lives and to encourage a dialogue about the ways in which we can navigate and challenge these constructs to find personal and collective empowerment.