FACE

Haleema works on the concept of self-comfort, consciousness, and growth. The notion of hiding one’s face to allow their presence to speak for itself challenges the traditional notion of recognition being based on facial features. This project’s primary objective is to showcase the subject’s aura, a concept that is difficult to express visually. The face is indeed the most recognizable part of the body, and people often use it to identify others. However, the aura is an energy field that surrounds an individual and is believed to reflect their personality, mood, and emotions. Capturing the essence of a person’s aura through photography is an intriguing challenge that requires skill and creativity. Hiding the subject’s face may seem counter-intuitive at first, but it allows her to focus on other aspects of their presence. For instance, the subject’s body language, clothing, and posture can all convey a sense of their personality and character. In addition, she also explores how the subject interacts with their environment, such as nature or the urban landscape, to create a visual narrative of their aura. left; she is a performer II

Ilsa aims to capture the essence of summer in all its hazy and dreamy glory. The photographs are shot in a way that gives the impression of a daydream, with a soft focus and muted colors that evoke a sense of nostalgia and longing. Each photograph captures a fleeting moment of a midsummer day, inviting viewers to pause and reflect on the beauty of the world around them.

The project also plays with the idea of light and shadow, creating an interplay between the bright and the dark that adds a layer of complexity to the imagery. The photographs are full of contrasts, with the bright sunshine casting shadows that lend depth and texture to the scenes.

She uses a perfect balance of warm and cool tones to visualize the heat of summer but also the refreshing connotations that it brings.