Identity Space
Photographer: Darya Jumelya
1. What significant life experiences or events have influenced and shaped your artistic vision?
When I met my husband, he was a real go-getter who encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone and embrace new experiences.
2. Collaboration often sparks fresh creativity. Can you share an example of a collaboration that led to an unexpected and exciting artistic outcome?
One day, instead of our usual trips to the bar, we decided to make a short movie for an international competition with friends. To our surprise, we won and took home a $6,000 prize!
3. Walk us through a specific project that challenged your creative boundaries. How did you approach it, and what did you learn from the experience?
Last spring, I took part in the 59th Venice Biennale. I created an installation with 108 old LCD monitors shaped like an inverted pyramid to display my photos. This was a challenge for me since it involved working in a physical space, managing materials, and dealing with technical issues on a limited budget. It was a new experience, but a good one, and I believe my next installation will be even more exciting.
4. In the ever-evolving art world, what do you believe sets your work apart and makes it unique or groundbreaking?
My life experiences are unique, no one else in the world shares the same journey. For this photo shoot, I wanted to show how my husband and I spend a lot of time together and gradually start to resemble each other, like an invisible connection between us. But despite the similarities, we are still our own individuals.
5. As you reflect on your journey, are there any specific goals or milestones you’ve set for your artistic career in the coming years?
In the coming years, I want to grow as an artist. I have many creative ideas for photo shoots, each one delving into deeper meanings and visuals. I also aim to have my work featured in magazines and participate in exhibitions.
6. How did you discover Mob and what made you choose us? <3
I found you on Instagram when I wasn't active in photography. Your logo, with its Y2K style, caught my eye :) I'm also a fan of the aesthetics in your content.
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In this evocative photo shoot, two individuals, a man and a woman, find themselves visually united within the confines of a translucent polyethylene film. Their attire, akin and harmonious, serves as a poignant reflection of the profound connections that emerge when two souls share a common space, symbolizing the profound interconnectedness that transcends the boundaries of the physical world, hinting at the intricate dance of the human experience within a shared information field.
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Model: Ayaulym
Makeup Artist: Anastassiya_muah
Hair Stylist: Ekaterina Chistunina
Model: ANDREY
Photographer: Darya Jumelya
Wardrobe Stylist: Gulpari_ashirova
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