Claire Jevanoff | Phaos: A Visual Journey from Shadow to Light
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Phaos

The concept of "Phaos" reflects our universal need to step beyond our walls and rediscover balance through nature. We follow the journey of a woman who feels lost and indifferent to her surroundings, in a cave where the sun doesn't exist. It serves as a metaphor for our world, as society can lead us to detach from nature, even to the point of threatening it. This journey embodies renewal and serves as a tribute to nature. 


As she travels, the elements become his guides: the wind pushes her forward, the sun lights her way, and when night falls, the lighthouse guides her through the darkness, creating a mystical atmosphere. Through the blend of film and digital, I play with temporalities. Is it her imagination or the landscapes that she’s crossing ? 


And in the subplot, I wish that these photos serve as a reminder to preserve our childlike wonder and love for nature.

a woman in a white dress climbing a rock
a woman portrait with her hands on her knees
a hand holding a flower in the water
a woman portrait
stalactites in a dark cave
a window with leaves on it
a group of trees in the fog
a close up of a green grassy hill
a mountain is lit up at night
an image of a kelp leaf under the water