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Honorable Mention BIFA 2022 Fine Art / Still Life

Beyond Time

  • Photographer
    Monthira Narula
  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Fine Art / Still Life

A story behind the withered lotuses. A year ago, before COVID, the pond was brimming with lotus flowers and lilies. Recently, I went back to the pond, and what I saw astounded me. The pond was deserted, and the land was dried up, with just a few lotuses on the bank. All of which were withered, standing tall, resilient, and strong, beyond time. Like all living things, the lotus seeks for hope. It seems to be speaking in its loudest voice, despite losing its truest colors. Relying on its stem, it holds itself gracefully.

Monthira takes inspiration from the world around her in her photography endeavors and further views photography as a personal and intimate necessity to express herself. Monthira predominantly focuses on the fine art and still life subject matter where she has created exceptional photography outcomes.Monthira sees beauty in everything around her whether it be the beauty in nature or the innate character of every person and truly wishes to continue her passion in photography as to pursue personal development and to be recognized as an exceptional artist.