Identity
This photo focuses on the tension between leaving and staying, exploring themes of belonging, identity, and migration. The images capture an introspective moment where a female figure, dressed in traditional clothing, stands on an unstable surface while holding a small, old suitcase - a symbol of movement, memories, and cultural heritage.
This photo has an intimate and delicate composition, with soft lighting that highlights the textures of the garments and objects. The figure is shown barefoot, suggesting vulnerability, uncertainty, and a deep connection to the ground and her roots. The sheer fabric creates a semi-transparent effect, enhancing the sense of liminality and transition.
It expresses the concept of Living Without Leaving through a play between presence and absence, identity and change. The old suitcase and traditional clothing reflect a clash between heritage and the desire for movement, placing the figure in a liminal space - between departure and staying, between roots and the inevitable journey of life.
