Utopia by samantha everton

These images capture a sense of movement. There is a disconcerting awkwardness in their pose: something troubling that needs to be answered.

In Lullaby, the girl is cold, suspended in motion, but seems to have found resigned peace. Spirited has a more troubling appearance, almost as if the girl is taking her last breath and giving in to the darkness of the ocean. The images make one think of the immense power and timelessness of the ocean and water, in contrast to the fragility of the girls. Darkness closes in from the edges of the frame, and the surface of the water, like a low ceiling, gives an oppressive, claustrophobic feeling. Yet beauty eclipse all.

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