Anna Martynenko
Frozen

project explores the lasting impact of war-related trauma, using water as a metaphor for memory. In this series, frozen water symbolizes a past that remains stuck in the present.

The photographs contrast ice with various body parts, illustrating the struggle between the warmth of human presence and the rigidity of trauma. Inspired by The Snow Queen fairytale, the ice reflects emotional numbness, while warmth, empathy, love fosters healing.

The project captures the transformation as ice melts, revealing the beauty of emotions and the resilience of the human spirit, ultimately embracing renewal and vitality.

Model: Manuela Venuto