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Prismagination

Cosmin Garlesteanu

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Prismagination is an innovative photography project that explores the intersection of reality and imagination through the transformative power of a prism. In this project, I placed a prism in front of the lens to capture captivating real-life moments. By refracting light and bending reality, the prism introduces surreal elements into the frame, creating thought-provoking images that challenge conventional perceptions.

Concept:The central concept behind Prismagination is to transcend the boundaries of traditional street/candid photography by infusing a dream-like quality into each photograph. The prism serves as a catalyst, gathering elements from the surroundings and reshaping them into a new, often surreal, narrative. The resulting images showcase a world where the sky seamlessly merges with the ground, characters appear multiple times within a single frame, and everyday scenes are transformed into enchanting, otherworldly scenarios.

The project aims to push the boundaries of visual storytelling, offering viewers a fresh and imaginative perspective on the familiar. Through the manipulation of light and reflections, the project seeks to evoke a sense of wonder and curiosity, inviting the audience to question the nature of reality depicted in each photograph. The idea is to capture moments that transcend the mundane, revealing hidden layers of beauty and intrigue within the ordinary fabric of life.The thematic elements explored in Prismagination range from the blurring of boundaries between dream and reality to the exploration of the subconscious mind.

The project delves into the essence of surrealism, inviting viewers to interpret and connect with the images on a personal level. Themes such as duality, transformation, and the fluidity of time and space play a significant role in shaping the narrative of each photograph.

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The Artist
Cosmin Garlesteanu
Nominated in
2024
By
Photo Romania Festival
Lives and Works in
Bucharest
Cosmin Gârleșteanu was born in August 1984, in Bucharest. He studied at the Academy for Economic Studies – The Accounting Faculty, but his passion for music drove him to a different kind of job, in radio. Nowadays he works as a video editor in television. Photography has always been among his passions, due to the feeling of freedom it gives him, before anything else.
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