Overwhelmed by emotions, falling anchorless into depth after betrayal and heartbreak. The photograph reflects Johann Nestroy's theatre play 'My Friend', in which the protagonist loses his fortune, his love, and his future after being betrayed by his best friend. Inspired by the phrase of 'a dream fallen into the water,' the photograph symbolizes inner drowning and helplessness. A team of 8 spent 3,5 hours building up the set. The lead actor, director and theatre members of the NESTROY Spiele Schwechat, enthusiastically jumped into the water of the indoor pool.
JuliaAquaArt, a multidisciplinary , internationally recognized artist, specializing in underwater photography, uses the medium to express creativity, ideas, and emotions. Her training in art, design, and acting influences her perspective and working methods. Her work requires a great deal of preparation and follow-up, and is both intuitive and experimental. For her underwater photography, she mostly prefers freediving to scuba diving, as it makes her feel freer and more connected.