In The Shadow

• Prize
  Silver in Fine Art/Nudes
• Photographer
  Nancy Hamel
• Photo Date
  2024 - 02 - 18

Women frequently dwell in the shadows of their bodies, navigating a complex landscape of expectations and realities. Their experiences, from menstruation to childbirth, often go unacknowledged or stigmatized. They endure pain, discomfort, and societal pressures silently, their bodies scrutinized and commodified. Yet, within this shadowed realm, they discover resilience, reclaiming ownership of their bodies and rewriting narratives of empowerment.

Nancy Hamel (Nhi) work is strongly influenced by her dance background. She likes to be guided intuitively by her sensitivity to the environment, the play of light, and its resonance with the subject. She loves to explore unconventional uses and movements of the camera and set up to achieve her images. Her work reflects a minimalist and graphic aesthetic that captures a soft and colourful world. Her photographic approach dances between portraits, landscapes, and abstract compositions.