I began these photographic series a few years ago, while exploring my sense of belonging in foreign landscapes.
The connection between my homeland and new land is nature. Being in nature for me is like being with my mother. It provides a sense of comfort and nurture, regardless of how different the landscapes of both homes feel.
I express my sense of belonging by searching for pieces that remind me of home. However, it is a very complex feeling that moves me to photograph intuitively. For this series, I photographed myself, objects I brought from home, and my surroundings. I present this project as a series of diptychs. By juxtaposing the images, I hope to create a dialogue between them.
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Country of Origin: Armenia
Country of Residence: United States of America
- TitleLandscapes of home IBrief IntroductionThe very first photograph of me taken at home that no longer existsPhoto locationME, USA
- TitleLandscapes of home IIBrief IntroductionPortrait of my father and the woods where I used to take daily walksPhoto locationMA, USA
- TitleLandscapes of home IIIBrief IntroductionLittle girl at the foggy ocean and a spring tulipPhoto locationME, USA