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WHERE WE BELONG Community storytelling lies at the heart of The Pictorial List’s mission, and Marlon Ramos’ photographs reflects the spirit of the place we now call home. WHERE WE BELONG Community storytelling lies at the heart of The Pictorial List’s mission, and Marlon Ramos’ photographs reflects the spirit of the place we now call home. May 17, 2026 INTERVIEW PHOTOGRAPHY Marlon Ramos INTERVIEW Karen Ghostlaw Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp LinkedIn Pinterest Copy link SHARE Throughout the Hudson Valley with a focus on the city of Newburgh, New York, photographer Marlon Ramos walks familiar streets with the quiet attentiveness of someone searching for meaning within the everyday. Born in Honduras and raised in Newburgh after arriving in the United States as a child, his life has unfolded between cultures, communities, and shifting definitions of home. These experiences have shaped the way he observes the world, approaching photography not simply as documentation, but as a way to explore identity, belonging, and the subtle connections that bind people to place. Working primarily in black and white, Marlon photographs the environments and moments that emerge within the flow of ordinary life. Sidewalk conversations, storefront reflections, gestures of routine, and quiet encounters throughout the places we call home form a quiet visual conversation. Often returning to the same locations again and again, he allows time, familiarity, and instinct to guide the images he creates. In doing so, his photographs reveal the layered character of Newburgh, a city shaped by history, culture, and resilience, and an integral part of the Hudson Valley community. At the Pictorial Foundation, the physical ArtSpace of The Pictorial List Inc., where we have opened our doors in the city of Newburgh, we believe deeply in supporting the voices that emerge from the communities around us while sharing those perspectives with a wider world. Community storytelling lies at the heart of the Pictorial Foundation’s mission, and Marlon’s work reflects the spirit of the place we now call home, offering an intimate view of the people, streets, and everyday moments that shape the character of the city. It is with great pleasure that we introduce Marlon Ramos to the international community of artists and readers who engage with The Pictorial List. His photographs remind us that the search for belonging is both deeply personal and universally shared, unfolding quietly in the streets, neighborhoods, and moments that shape our sense of home. “To me, the values instilled by my grandparents, such as a person's character and their word, have gifted me with a sense of responsibility for my family and community. I care for the people around me and beyond. It translates into my personal work by making it hard for me to let time go by without photographing the area I call home and its subjects within. What happens to those moments not captured?” IN CONVERSATION WITH MARLON RAMOS TPL: You were born in Honduras and raised in Newburgh after coming to the United States at a young age. How have those early experiences shaped the way you observe people and places through photography? MARLON: I have a sense of unsettled curiosity with a constant contemplation of our connectedness. I am a firm believer that we all have something in common, even when raised in different places and despite the different messaging one can receive while growing up. I want to capture those things that feel familiar and we can identify as relatable. In the worst-case scenario, opening a window into something could become familiar. TPL: Identity and belonging seem to be recurring themes in your photographs. How has your personal journey between cultures informed the way you explore these ideas visually? MARLON: Feeling grounded or settled has been difficult, but I believe in turning it into a strength. My goal is to be able to move fluidly between the two worlds. I think there is work to be done to showcase all of the things that feel familiar to me and to hopefully the viewer. I hope to bridge different perspectives and bring people along through my photos. TPL: While studying Business Administration and Accounting, you found yourself daydreaming about photography and the world around you. What was happening internally during those years that eventually led you to pick up a camera? MARLON: I felt very unsettled and unsure about my direction in life, like most young adults, I would look around and observe how others interacted differently with the same spaces I was in. To me, it was very intriguing, and I dreamed about capturing as much as possible but did not know how. Eventually, a camera made sense. It was the first thing I bought with graduation money. I am glad I did! TPL: You began photographing seriously after a major life transition when your position was eliminated after nearly a decade in the corporate world. How did that moment change the way you viewed both your life and your surroundings? MARLON: I knew that the look I saw in my older coworkers was not something I wanted for myself in my late 50s. It was a confirmation from the universe to be true to myself. I believe in the further you walk away from your true self the heavier each step gets. I saw an opening to listen to myself, and it is a muscle that I have been working out ever since. TPL: Much of your work focuses on the places and people within your personal community of Newburgh and the Hudson Valley. What draws you to stick to “home and your backyard”, and what do you feel the city of Newburgh reveals about the broader human experience? MARLON: Through my ongoing work, I have realized how differently we live our lives, even while in close proximity to one another. It is not groundbreaking news, but when you pay close attention to the flow you cannot help but be impressed by it. We have so much in common yet there is always a feeling of separation. One can wonder how intentional it is. On the streets of Newburgh, you cannot help but notice how resilient we are as humans. It is a place with many layers, but somehow it wins over those who want to be part of the community. The emphasis is on community! In other places there's large pieces of properties with manicured landscaping creating a physical and psychological barrier. I always wonder what one is giving up in exchange for it. On the streets of Newburgh, you cannot help but notice how resilient we are as humans. TPL: You have mentioned revisiting certain locations many times in search of moments that unfold within them. What does returning to the same places teach you about time, familiarity, and the life of a community? MARLON: Time passes effortlessly, and change is sometimes very slow. Slow enough that we may not notice it in our day-to-day lives. I hope to somehow capture that gradual change. By revisiting a location repeatedly, I also hope to become familiar enough to truly capture the essence of the space and its subjects. I have a hard time accepting that one can gain a real understanding of a place from a brief visit. This practice helps me to cultivate patience and to let things be what they will be. TPL: Although you are drawn to the vibrant colors found in Latin American towns, you primarily photograph in black and white. What does black and white allow you to express that color might not? MARLON: Many agree that there is a timeless feel to B&W and that one can focus on the subject more easily. I do too. In a more superficial take, I love the tones that live within the black and white scales. I think it makes for visually appealing images. TPL: You have cited photographers like W. Eugene Smith and Daido Moriyama as inspirations. What lessons have you drawn from their work, and how do those influences appear in your own photographic language? MARLON: The commitment to their work. In the case of W. Eugene Smith, who combined beautiful photos with deep storytelling. Daido Moriyama, who used a distinct style that broke from the mold. Of course, their use of black and white is so inspirational and serves as a benchmark for so many people around the world. I am not an exception. TPL: Your work reflects a deep awareness of current events and the ways social change becomes normalized over time. How do you see photography as a tool for paying attention to those shifts? MARLON: I believe the permanent nature of a photograph allows us to document people, giving them an undeniable mark in the world. Even in challenging times, we all exist and have the right to take up space and be part of a community. TPL: When photographing the people and environments, how do you approach the responsibility of representing a community that you are deeply connected to? MARLON: I believe that I should make the effort to capture what I feel needs to be captured while allowing things to naturally unfold. I am not opposed to being in the mix to get the image, but I do not intervene. I also use an old and small camera that seems to be less jarring for the subjects. Lastly, patience and revisiting a location multiple times to truly capture something that has depth. TPL: Your work often asks questions about what it means to belong and how we create a sense of home wherever we are. Through your photographs, what do you hope viewers might reconsider about community, diversity, surrounding communities and the ways we coexist with one another? MARLON: Even if only one image feels familiar to you out of the many, you have to understand that there is a thread that connects us all. That the scenes and subjects are part of this time and world. We are all in this together. Undeniably. Through his photographs, Marlon Ramos offers a quiet yet powerful reflection on the meaning of place. His images move through the cities, towns, neighborhoods, streets, and everyday moments of the Hudson Valley with patience and attentiveness, revealing how identity and belonging are often shaped in the spaces we return to again and again. By observing the subtle interactions between people, environment, and time, his photography invites viewers to look more closely at the communities around them and the ways we each carve out a sense of home. For those who live in Newburgh, these photographs resonate with familiarity. For those encountering the city from afar, they offer a window into its character, complexity, and humanity. In sharing Marlon’s work with the international community that gathers through The Pictorial List and the Pictorial Foundation, we are reminded that the stories found in one neighborhood often reflect something universal. Marlon’s work continues to evolve as he moves through Newburgh, the city he calls home, observing and embracing the history and culture of the Hudson Valley. He is guided by curiosity, instinct, and an enduring question of where we belong. In that search, his photographs become not only a record of place, but an invitation for all of us to reflect on the spaces, people, and moments that shape our own understanding of home. Through his photographs, Marlon Ramos reminds us that the search for belonging often begins in the streets we walk every day. Follow Marlon’s work, discover the city of Newburgh through the moments he observes, and join us in welcoming him to The Pictorial List. VIEW MARLON'S PORTFOLIO Instagram >>> read more interviews >>> WHERE WE BELONG Community storytelling lies at the heart of The Pictorial List’s mission, and Marlon Ramos’ photographs reflects the spirit of the place we now call home. GUIDED BY A WHISPER Guided by reflection and the quiet presence of art history, Isolda Fabregat Sanz makes photographs that resist certainty and invite the viewer to remain inside the act of looking. WHAT REMAINS, WHAT EMERGES Laetitia Heisler transforms risk, memory, and the body into layered analogue visions — feminist rituals of seeing that reveal what endures, and what quietly emerges beyond visibility. WHAT WE ARE, WHAT WE DO Culture lives where art and community meet, and in this space Alejandro Dávila’s photographs reveal the unseen labor and devotion that sustain creation. ANALOGICAL LIMBO Nicola Cappellari reminds us that the photograph’s power lies not in what it shows, but in what it leaves unsaid. THREADS OF MOROCCAN LIFE Through gestures of work and moments of community, Kat Puchowska reveals Morocco’s overlooked beauty. 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More than documentation, David Gray reveals the human pulse of resistance and asks us to see beyond the surface of unrest. CRACKED RIBS 2016 Cynthia Karalla opens up about the art of survival, the power of perspective, and why she believes each of us holds a monopoly on our own narrative. STREETS OF KOLKATA Ayanava Sil’s reveals Kolkata’s soul, capturing moments with empathy, presence and humility while offering deep insight into both city and self. PERIPHERAL PLACES A project by Catia Montagna that distills fleeting encounters and spatial poetics into triptychs - visual short stories that capture the in-between, where meaning often hides. POINTE-AU-CHIEN IS NOT DEAD Through Wayan Barre’s documentary, we are invited not only to see but to feel the lived realities of a community standing at the crossroads of environmental collapse and cultural survival. 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EVERYDAY BLACKNESS Parvathi Kumar’s book is a profound tribute to the resilience, and contributions of incredible Black women from all walks of life, making it a vital addition to the conversation around International Women’s Month. A VOYAGE TO DISCOVERY Fanja Hubers’ journey in photography is one of continuous exploration, balancing documentation with artistic self-reflection. MARCH FORWARD Through photography, Suzanne Phoenix creates a space for representation, recognition, and resistance — ensuring that the voices of women and gender-diverse people are seen, heard, and celebrated. FLUX: Exploring Form, Luminescence, and Motion Amy Newton-McConnel embraces unpredictability, finding structure within chaos and allowing light to guide the composition. AN ODE TO SPONTANEITY AND SERENDIPITY Meera Nerurkar captures not just what is seen but also what is felt, turning the everyday into something worth a second glance.

Talking to photographers from around the world, offering an insight into their photographic journey to inspire us all. WITH EYES THAT LISTEN AND A HEART THAT SEES For decades, Rivka Shifman Katvan has documented the unseen backstage world of Broadway, capturing authenticity where performance and humanity intersect. INTERVIEW WHERE WE BELONG Community storytelling lies at the heart of The Pictorial List’s mission, and Marlon Ramos’ photographs reflects the spirit of the place we now call home. INTERVIEW GUIDED BY A WHISPER Guided by reflection and the quiet presence of art history, Isolda Fabregat Sanz makes photographs that resist certainty and invite the viewer to remain inside the act of looking. INTERVIEW WHAT REMAINS, WHAT EMERGES Laetitia Heisler transforms risk, memory, and the body into layered analogue visions — feminist rituals of seeing that reveal what endures, and what quietly emerges beyond visibility. INTERVIEW WHAT WE ARE, WHAT WE DO Culture lives where art and community meet, and in this space Alejandro Dávila’s photographs reveal the unseen labor and devotion that sustain creation. INTERVIEW ANALOGICAL LIMBO Nicola Cappellari reminds us that the photograph’s power lies not in what it shows, but in what it leaves unsaid. INTERVIEW THREADS OF MOROCCAN LIFE Through gestures of work and moments of community, Kat Puchowska reveals Morocco’s overlooked beauty. INTERVIEW IT STARTED AS LIGHT…ENDED IN SHIVERS… Between intimacy and estrangement, Anton Bou’s photographs wander — restless fragments of light and shadow, mapping the fragile terrain where self unravels into sensation. INTERVIEW WITH EYES THAT LISTEN AND A HEART THAT SEES For decades, Rivka Shifman Katvan has documented the unseen backstage world of Broadway, capturing authenticity where performance and humanity intersect. INTERVIEW DIPTYCH DIALOGUES Through the beautiful language of diptychs, Taiwanese photographer Jay Hsu invites us into a world where quiet images speak of memory, resilience, and hope. INTERVIEW UNKNOWN ABYSSINIA In Ethiopia, Sebastian Piatek found a new way of seeing — where architecture endures, but women in motion carry the narrative forward. INTERVIEW THE PULSE OF THE STREET Moments vanish, yet Suvam Saha holds them still — the pulse of India’s streets captured in fragments of life that will never repeat. INTERVIEW WHAT DO WE WANT? More than documentation, David Gray reveals the human pulse of resistance and asks us to see beyond the surface of unrest. INTERVIEW CRACKED RIBS 2016 Cynthia Karalla opens up about the art of survival, the power of perspective, and why she believes each of us holds a monopoly on our own narrative. INTERVIEW STREETS OF KOLKATA Ayanava Sil’s reveals Kolkata’s soul, capturing moments with empathy, presence and humility while offering deep insight into both city and self. INTERVIEW PERIPHERAL PLACES A project by Catia Montagna that distills fleeting encounters and spatial poetics into triptychs - visual short stories that capture the in-between, where meaning often hides. INTERVIEW POINTE-AU-CHIEN IS NOT DEAD Through Wayan Barre’s documentary, we are invited not only to see but to feel the lived realities of a community standing at the crossroads of environmental collapse and cultural survival. INTERVIEW QUEER HAPPENED HERE Author Marc Zinaman sheds light on the valuable contributions that LGBTQ+ individuals have made to the cultural and social fabric of New York City. INTERVIEW TRACES OF TIME Marked by an ongoing visual dialogue with time, memory, and impermanence, Zamin Jafarov’s long-term projects highlight the quiet power of observation and the emotional depth of simplicity. INTERVIEW THERE MY LITTLE EYES Guillermo Franco’s book is an exploration of seeing beyond the obvious. His work invites us to embrace patience, curiosity, and the unexpected in a world that often rushes past the details. INTERVIEW VISUAL HEALING BEYOND THE DIAGNOSIS Betty Goh’s photography exemplifies the transformative power of visual storytelling, where personal adversity becomes a canvas for resilience, illuminating the connection between art, healing, and self-reclamation. INTERVIEW EVERYDAY BLACKNESS Parvathi Kumar’s book is a profound tribute to the resilience, and contributions of incredible Black women from all walks of life, making it a vital addition to the conversation around International Women’s Month. INTERVIEW A VOYAGE TO DISCOVERY Fanja Hubers’ journey in photography is one of continuous exploration, balancing documentation with artistic self-reflection. INTERVIEW MARCH FORWARD Through photography, Suzanne Phoenix creates a space for representation, recognition, and resistance — ensuring that the voices of women and gender-diverse people are seen, heard, and celebrated. INTERVIEW FLUX: Exploring Form, Luminescence, and Motion Amy Newton-McConnel embraces unpredictability, finding structure within chaos and allowing light to guide the composition. INTERVIEW AN ODE TO SPONTANEITY AND SERENDIPITY Meera Nerurkar captures not just what is seen but also what is felt, turning the everyday into something worth a second glance.

I have been doing street photography for approximately one year. I try to communicate to the world the beauty as I see it and show it in my photos. I am hoping to promote my photography by getting it out to a wider audience via your website. YOEL GRACIA I have been doing street photography for approximately one year. I try to communicate to the world the beauty as I see it and show it in my photos. I am hoping to promote my photography by getting it out to a wider audience via your website. LOCATION SPAIN CAMERA/S Olympus OMD-EM10ii @_MESYEUX_ @_MESYEUX_ FEATURES // How I See The World

My photography is constantly evolving. Having only picked up a camera with strong intentions of taking photography seriously two years ago, I'm still working out what exactly it is that I like to shoot. I let the light direct me, I am always seeking out interesting shapes caused by how the light interacts with people and my surroundings, which is usually the streets of London. I have worked in the motion design industry for 15 years now, so I'm also looking for simplicity in my composition. Strong shapes and as much negative space as I can get in my frame before the image becomes to obscure. I shoot nearly all my images walking to and from work, I find concentrating on this ever evolving yet small part of the city allows me to really learn how the light moves through it. I'm finding this approach also allows me to start to anticipate when something interesting will happen more instinctively. I started a motion design studio back in 2007 called weareseventeen and I am the father of 2 bonkers girls. STEPHEN SIMMONDS My photography is constantly evolving. Having only picked up a camera with strong intentions of taking photography seriously two years ago, I'm still working out what exactly it is that I like to shoot. I let the light direct me, I am always seeking out interesting shapes caused by how the light interacts with people and my surroundings, which is usually the streets of London. I have worked in the motion design industry for 15 years now, so I'm also looking for simplicity in my composition. Strong shapes and as much negative space as I can get in my frame before the image becomes to obscure. I shoot nearly all my images walking to and from work, I find concentrating on this ever evolving yet small part of the city allows me to really learn how the light moves through it. I'm finding this approach also allows me to start to anticipate when something interesting will happen more instinctively. I started a motion design studio back in 2007 called weareseventeen and I am the father of 2 bonkers girls. LOCATION London UNITED KINGDOM CAMERA/S Fuji XT3 & Ricoh GR3 WEBSITE http://www.iamsteves.com @IAMSTEVES_PHOTOS @IAMSTEVE17 FEATURES // Light Direction

I'm a photographer passionate about travel and about observing life, wherever that may be and in whichever photographic genre it happens to be. It's hard to categorise a style or genre, as this is limiting to the photographs I make. While, like many photographers who work on the street, much of what I shoot gets jettisoned, the good shots capture who we are as people - our strengths, humour and emotions. Curiosity is key, and making sure that the eye through the lens never judges. JENNIE BLYTHE I'm a photographer passionate about travel and about observing life, wherever that may be and in whichever photographic genre it happens to be. It's hard to categorise a style or genre, as this is limiting to the photographs I make. While, like many photographers who work on the street, much of what I shoot gets jettisoned, the good shots capture who we are as people - our strengths, humour and emotions. Curiosity is key, and making sure that the eye through the lens never judges. LOCATION UNITED KINGDOM CAMERA/S Fujifilm XT3 WEBSITE https://www.jennieblythephotography.com/ @JENNIEBLYTHEPHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES // Different Tangents

Jason Shipley is a passionate British documentary photographer from Kingston upon Hull. He finds inspiration in the people he meets and their struggles, which he often documents in long-term series. His photographs have been featured in such renowned places as the British Museum. Jason's life is filled with photography - full time. JASON SHIPLEY Jason Shipley is a passionate British documentary photographer from Kingston upon Hull. He finds inspiration in the people he meets and their struggles, which he often documents in long-term series. His photographs have been featured in such renowned places as the British Museum. Jason's life is filled with photography - full time. LOCATION UNITED KINGDOM CAMERA/S Nikon, Fuji X-T3, Hasselblad FEATURES // Comrades Forever Hurtful Tradition Life Through My Lens

I am currently doing my Bachelor of Business Administration in business analytics. My love for photography started in 2019. I am a learner in street photography and really just want people to connect with my photos. RITIK AGRAWAL I am currently doing my Bachelor of Business Administration in business analytics. My love for photography started in 2019. I am a learner in street photography and really just want people to connect with my photos. LOCATION Prayagraj INDIA CAMERA/S Nikon d3400 @RITIK.AGRAWAL.PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES // My India

The work should be viewed in the context of my book LANDSCAPES OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, published by Wakefield Press. My previous publications, ADELAIDE NOIR and THEATRE OF LIFE were focused on, respectively, Industrial Art and Portraiture. The new book is a comprehensive photographic work that finds truth in landscape photography. This means that an honest artistic approach is required to see the landscapes as not only ancient and massive, but dry (driest state, driest continent) with marginal farming opportunities and a kind of rusted beauty that speaks of resilience and the triumph of human spirit. In terms of the continuum of my career, the series of landscapes tie together the threads of my film pedigree because I see my frames in terms of 'mise-en-scene', a device used by film makers. I believe that both landscapes and portraits require the aesthetical approach that a director would bring to film. Photography is not a passive art-form, of merely waiting and getting lucky. It requires the same approach and awareness and philosophical drive and desire that any contemporary art form requires. ALEX FRAYNE The work should be viewed in the context of my book LANDSCAPES OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA, published by Wakefield Press. My previous publications, ADELAIDE NOIR and THEATRE OF LIFE were focused on, respectively, Industrial Art and Portraiture. The new book is a comprehensive photographic work that finds truth in landscape photography. This means that an honest artistic approach is required to see the landscapes as not only ancient and massive, but dry (driest state, driest continent) with marginal farming opportunities and a kind of rusted beauty that speaks of resilience and the triumph of human spirit. In terms of the continuum of my career, the series of landscapes tie together the threads of my film pedigree because I see my frames in terms of 'mise-en-scene', a device used by film makers. I believe that both landscapes and portraits require the aesthetical approach that a director would bring to film. Photography is not a passive art-form, of merely waiting and getting lucky. It requires the same approach and awareness and philosophical drive and desire that any contemporary art form requires. LOCATION Adelaide AUSTRALIA CAMERA/S Yashica 124G 6x6, Nikon FE 35mm, Fujifilm GW1169 WEBSITE http://www.fusionjazzer.com/ @ALEX.FRAYNE @ALEXFRAYNEARENA FEATURES // Landscapes of South Australia

I strive to create images that elegantly articulate the totality of existence, focusing heavily on life’s underlying instinctive, carnal nature in the face of fragility and impermanence. The concept of morality in relation to mortality has possessed a significant presence within the history of art, ranging from altarpieces to the work of the Dutch vanitas painters. Manifesting melancholic, seemingly damning themes with beauty and precision, as these artists did, results in an image that is seductive, forcing the viewer to look, despite its apparent grotesque and morbid nature. Through these images, I aspire to make apparent the restlessness of a life that is knowingly so temporary and vulnerable. I have always thought of my work as theater or as a book, with each series being an act or a chapter. In my prior work, the content was fleshy and lush, using wine and blood as frequent allegorical symbols inspired by Bacchanalia and Christian iconography. I now journey into a new narrative world where the feast has dried up and pleasure has subsided, transformed, and ultimately, transcended. The wine is replaced by dirt and the flesh has withered away to the bone in a seemingly apocalyptic way. Insects, including moths, beetles, cicadas and locusts are significant characters, multiplying throughout the series and eventually overtaking the tableaux. They introduce a heightened sense of the frantic primal instinct that exists within all living creatures, including humans. End of the world imagery and depictions of Hell from art history, as well as literature, such as Dante's Divine Comedy, has been a source of inspiration. These works possess a dramatic, eccentric, visceral chaos, while simultaneously possessing an ornate, sensual and romantic quality. Last Judgement paintings, like that from Michelangelo and Bosch, often depict skies filled with constellations of falling or flying angels, creatures and demons, which has become referential for the composition of the figures. The concept of Hell is varied and open to interpretation. It can be an actual physical terrain or a space within ourselves. As the work continues to evolve, it takes on even more of an earthiness while exploring themes of transcendence through suffering. It is moving toward being focused on the concept of arriving at Paradise as a result of having walked through Hell. TARA SELLIOS I strive to create images that elegantly articulate the totality of existence, focusing heavily on life’s underlying instinctive, carnal nature in the face of fragility and impermanence. The concept of morality in relation to mortality has possessed a significant presence within the history of art, ranging from altarpieces to the work of the Dutch vanitas painters. Manifesting melancholic, seemingly damning themes with beauty and precision, as these artists did, results in an image that is seductive, forcing the viewer to look, despite its apparent grotesque and morbid nature. Through these images, I aspire to make apparent the restlessness of a life that is knowingly so temporary and vulnerable. I have always thought of my work as theater or as a book, with each series being an act or a chapter. In my prior work, the content was fleshy and lush, using wine and blood as frequent allegorical symbols inspired by Bacchanalia and Christian iconography. I now journey into a new narrative world where the feast has dried up and pleasure has subsided, transformed, and ultimately, transcended. The wine is replaced by dirt and the flesh has withered away to the bone in a seemingly apocalyptic way. Insects, including moths, beetles, cicadas and locusts are significant characters, multiplying throughout the series and eventually overtaking the tableaux. They introduce a heightened sense of the frantic primal instinct that exists within all living creatures, including humans. End of the world imagery and depictions of Hell from art history, as well as literature, such as Dante's Divine Comedy, has been a source of inspiration. These works possess a dramatic, eccentric, visceral chaos, while simultaneously possessing an ornate, sensual and romantic quality. Last Judgement paintings, like that from Michelangelo and Bosch, often depict skies filled with constellations of falling or flying angels, creatures and demons, which has become referential for the composition of the figures. The concept of Hell is varied and open to interpretation. It can be an actual physical terrain or a space within ourselves. As the work continues to evolve, it takes on even more of an earthiness while exploring themes of transcendence through suffering. It is moving toward being focused on the concept of arriving at Paradise as a result of having walked through Hell. LOCATION Boston UNITED STATES CAMERA/S Zone VI 8x10 Field Camera WEBSITE http://www.tarasellios.com/ @TARASELLIOS @TARA.SELLIOS FEATURES // Primal Instinct

I've loved photography since I was a little kid - I remember finding a book on photography around the house and then carrying it around with me. Because I was too young to read I would just look through the pictures over and over. I've always loved the idea of being able to stop a moment in time and keep it forever. With street photography I enjoy finding the awesome in the everyday and often overlooked scenes and objects. Most of my work is shot around Central London - Soho, Chinatown and Greenpark. DARREN SACKS I've loved photography since I was a little kid - I remember finding a book on photography around the house and then carrying it around with me. Because I was too young to read I would just look through the pictures over and over. I've always loved the idea of being able to stop a moment in time and keep it forever. With street photography I enjoy finding the awesome in the everyday and often overlooked scenes and objects. Most of my work is shot around Central London - Soho, Chinatown and Greenpark. LOCATION London UNITED KINGDOM CAMERA/S Fujifilm X-H1 WEBSITE http://www.darrensacks.com @SACKS FEATURES // Soho Shadows