At the heart of the photo series ‘Metamorphosis’ lies a profound story about life, death, and rebirth, a visual meditation that urges viewers to delve into the essence of these fundamental concepts. My intention is to shift viewers' perspectives on death, encouraging them to recognize it as a natural and inevitable component of the cycle of life. Each image, encompassed within a circle, becomes an invitation to introspection, challenging the viewer to explore the subjects with particular attention, much like a microscope revealing the subtle details of nature's complexity and beauty. In this reflection of the cycle of life, ‘Metamorphosis’ strongly asserts that death is, in fact, a rebirth, and that within this process lies a unique beauty and wonder.

 

By choosing dead animals as subjects, I aim to convey that these creatures, often seen as lacking grace or repulsive, possess a unique and mysterious beauty, even in the absence of life. Each frame is an invitation to reflect on the ephemeral fragility of existence, prompting us to consider our place within the context of the cycle of birth and death.

 

The image of a man holding a stone with the symbol of the earth references the biblical story of creation, where God forms Adam from the dust of the ground. This connection between humanity and the earth, often overlooked in modern society, provides an essential perspective, especially in an urbanized environment where we are frequently isolated from nature.

 

The material on which the character is positioned in a fetal posture adds an additional dimension, suggesting a womb, which can be viewed as a metaphor for the earth — a medium that sustains life and encourages growth. The use of this symbol also emphasizes the intimate connection between humans and the processes of birth and creation.