World Encounter Magazine - April 2024: The World Travel Edition Issue 5

APRIL 2024 ISSUE 05

THE TRAVEL EDITION

Shapes of Pools

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CONTENTS 08 SHAPES OF POOLS PHOTOGRAPHER: YEVHEN KOSTIUK IG:@EVKOS

16 ORTHODOX CHURCHES PHOTOGRAPHER: IRINA KOSKINA IG:@KO.SKINA_IRINA

20 WARSZAWA PHOTOGRAPHER: KATERYNA POPOVA IG: @POPOVA_PV

26 TALES OF SERBIA BY SEIGAR PHOTOGRAPHER: SEIGAR IG: @JSEIGAR WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/JSEIGAR WB: HTTPS://SEIGAR.WORDPRESS.COM GALLERIES: FLICKR.COM/PHOTOS/ THEBLUEHEARTBEAT/ALBUMS BLOG: POPSONALITY.BLOGSPOT.COM

GUARDALAVACA, 34 CUBA, VARADERO, ANTILLA PHOTOGRAPHER: RENATA ZEGGOUD IG:@MY_LIFE_IN_CUBA WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/RENATA SIRAZITDINOVA

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Shapes of Pools A series of aerial photographs featuring pools has been captured in various locations and moments in time.

The shots offer a unique perspective from above, showcasing the geometry of the pools and their interaction with the surrounding space.

The series aims to highlight the impact of architectural decisions on the appearance of water infrastructures. The author hopes that viewers will sense the beauty, simplicity, and aesthetics of these unique structures.

PHOTOGRAPHER: YEVHEN KOSTIUK IG:@EVKOS

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ORTHODOX CHURCHES PHOTOGRAPHER: IRINA KOSKINA IG:@KO.SKINA_IRINA

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Warszawa PHOTOGRAPHER: KATERYNA POPOVA IG: @POPOVA_PV

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Tales of Serbia

BY SEIGAR

Artist Statement: The series “Tales” is the way I present my travel and street photography work, and my main intention with these photo narratives is to express the Latin message of Carpe Diem. I think it’s related to waking up, “enjoying life” is essential. “Taking care of ourselves” is part of waking up too. It’s strictly linked to all these ideas. Concerning censorship, cancellation culture, and all that, I think artists need to be brave, fight, and do it! Think about artists like Madonna, who has fought against so many taboos and is still there fighting against the rules and conventions. Artists need to stand up, be brave, and just go for it. If we all do it, the system won’t be able to keep up with this nonsense. I believe individual freedoms must be kept, and they are in our hands. For instance, if any social network censors a type of image or a type of expression and this one doesn’t damage anyone, it’s a matter of us all united to stop it; we are the ones who should decide. I think it’s a matter of time for people to realize that we are the ones who decide. No one authorizes me to create; I authorize myself to do whatever I want. It’s not out; it’s just me. My authority to be free and independent is inside of me; I don’t need to wait for anyone or anything for approval or permission to do what I want to do. I feel I am powerful, and I believe we are all powerful beings that just have to act and do. Throughout art history, many voices have rebelled against the rules, and they changed the path by doing that. I think it is time for contemporary artists to do things and break the rules. Actions are more important than words. There is no point in sharing a message asking for freedom; just be free. Let me tell you this with a metaphor. The metaphor is clear; it’s like a bird inside a cage with the doors completely open. That is how I feel about censorship. I also feel the same about many other situations society is facing these days: the same pattern, a bird that can fly and doesn’t. Why? I think common sense must be above any rule in the system. We can’t obey a system when it goes against common sense or individual freedoms, and we cannot wait for its authorization to take care of us and do the best we can for ourselves. You just have to follow your instincts instead of blindly following “what you are supposed to do.” Let’s be free and stop begging for our freedom. Life and magic are omnipresent; we only need to open our eyes. In recent years, I’ve consciously distanced my ego from my heart, focusing on immersing myself in the creative process. My priorities have shifted to living, self-care, and relishing life. These new tales reflect this sweet phase in my life, and I am committed to making it last for a long, long time. In my quest to identify the identity of the places I visit, I found my voice.

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Cuba, Guardalavaca, Varadero, Antilla PHOTOGRAPHER: RENATA ZEGGOUD IG:@MY_LIFE_IN_CUBA WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/RENATA SIRAZITDINOVA

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Photographer: Renata ZEGGOUD IG:@my_life_in_cuba www.facebook.com/Renata Sirazitdinova

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