Magda Smolen
1189 Miles
1189 Miles reflects my experiences coping with the sudden death of my grandfather. His absence has created a feeling of emptiness which slowly fades but never vanishes completely. The physical distance from my homeland of Poland where my grandfather lived only serves to heighten the feelings of loss. The work depicts everyday domestic objects which evoke powerful memories of him that neither time nor distance could erode. The cathartic process of photographing them has been vital in coming to terms with his absence. Engaging with the cycle of life through plants metaphorically shifts focus within the narrative from the past towards the future. This turn speaks poetically about my desire to move forward whilst simultaneously holding onto precious memories.
Matthew Adendorff • Ella Baxter • Phoebe Elizabeth Chaplin - Shannon • Dillon Conway • Amy Ferguson • Levi Joy • Sophie Jayne Knox • Ben Malcolmson • Daniel Anthony McCabe • Luke McCann • Rachel McClure • Chloe-Jayne McConville • Jonathan Moore • Shane O'Neill • Adela Puterkova • Magda Smolen • Deni Tsankova • Faith Wilson •
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