artist statement for critique 20 aug 24.pages
The surprises of wandering Kayla Linda Kasarherou Bachelor of Fine Arts Honours - Photo Media My work explores my wandering in Auckland City and its suburbs. I was trying to find tranquility and busyness in my wandering. Going to different places without knowing where I am going led me to a place of being lost but at the same time being happy to get lost as it made me feel more present. I felt quite uncertain when moving around the new places I find myself in and there is always some surprises, that results in great photographs. These photographs ended up expressing my idea of peace, of calmness, but also of busyness. I wanted to show the busyness and the complexity that can be found within a city. In addition, I was interested to photograph the forms and objects that arise from everyday lives. I was also interested in the natural environment and the world around me. As my yearning to find peace within myself and in the world has always been here, it was important for me to mak...