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inding a balance between the visual and written arts is a dilemma that many artists face during their career; while the two areas can be viewed as interrelated, the unique techniques and practices respective to each field beckon the question: Which best represents my artistic vision? Rather than harbouring uncertainty and allowing indecision to hinder his ability to create, Malaysian-based photographer, Azrol Afendy, embraces and embodies the essence of duality, combining vivid poetry and surreal photographs to further relate and convey emotion to his audience.
Azrol Afendy - @azrolafendy
“Poetry has always been part of my creative process,” Afendy admits, “Sometimes, the inspiration to write comes from an image I’ve taken, and other times, a written piece gives birth to a visual concept that I can pursue; they enhance one another and allow me to tell a full story.” In his renowned Wonderland series, Afendy depicts the heartbreaking tale of a man wrought with familial tragedy, desperate to find solitude within his imagination. Symbolizing the process of healing and finding one’s self, the series portrays the use of pain as a source of inspiration.
