June 2021

June 2021

The story behind the shooting: 

Andrea and Nath are two contemporary dancers who were captured in a series of photographs that depict them as a human tree. The photographs were taken outside, in an open area of the earth, with the dancers standing upright and embracing each other with their arms stretched out to resemble the branches of a tree.

The photographs convey a sense of harmony and connection between the dancers, as well as between the dancers and the environment around them. The contrast between their human form and the natural elements of the earth highlights the relationship between humans and nature.

The use of contemporary dance as a medium for the photographs adds an element of fluidity and movement to the images, emphasizing the idea of growth and transformation. The dancers appear to be rooted in the earth, yet reaching towards the sky, symbolizing the interconnectedness of all living things.

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Overall, the photographs of Andrea and Nath as a human tree serve as a poignant reminder of the importance of respecting and preserving the natural world around us, and the beauty of human connection and collaboration.

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Tree is a symbol for rebirth as trees lose their leaves and seem to be dead during winter, but then new buds appear and new, fresh leaves unfurl during the spring. This represents the beginning of a new life and a fresh start. The Tree also symoolizes immortality because even as the tree grows old, it creates seeds that carry its essence so it lives on through new saplings.

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