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This work is part of a series that takes the rules of composition found in the style of the nature morte and uses them as a method for evoking emotion and narrative. By using computer-generated imagery I have generated a hyper-realistic depiction of a post-communist scene located in Sofia, Bulgaria.
In this still life, I have specifically focused on communicating a feeling of disgust. My intention is to make the viewer feel disgusted by observing the unusual interactions that occur between the objects in the composition. In order to achieve this feeling of abjection, I have experimented with manipulating the object’s physical attributes out of the ordinary realm of understanding.
Hristo Smirnenski, block 70, entrance A, fl.9, ap.23, Sofia was part of Bloomberg New Contemporaries 2018 and featured in a few articles, including Time Out.
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FUTURES is a European Photography Platform that brings together the global photography community to support and nurture the professional development of emerging artists worldwide.
FUTURES curates exhibitions and programs, including talks, through our extensive network of top European curators and artists.
The FUTURES Residency Program provides selected emerging photographers with the time, space, and resources to develop new work, with a strong focus on the artistic process and research.
FUTURES annual publications feature in-depth articles, interviews and conversations with key players from the global community. Released alongside the annual exhibition, the publication showcases work by FUTURES artists alongside commissioned essays on some of the most compelling issues in contemporary photography.