Art Photography
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Composed Photographic Works by Kylli Sparre Consider Restriction and Movement
“Sound of Deniance.” All images © Kylli Sparre, shared with permission
A sense of confinement pervades Kylli Sparre’s most recent photographic works, which center on figures trapped in clear vessels, encircled by narrow pools, or enclosed in empty concrete rooms. These surreal, claustrophobic images depart from Sparre’s otherwise energetic shots that tend to position women and young girls in motion, whether leaping in the air or sprinting through a house trailed by a swath of white fabric. The Tallinn, Estonia-based fine art photographer (previously) tells Colossal that the recurring theme of physically constraining her subjects was unintentional and likely informed by the limitations of the last few years.
In her practice, Sparre continues to explore the possibilities of the medium through digital manipulation, collage, exposure time, and movements that reflect her background in ballet. You can find more of her conceptual photos on her site and Instagram.
“Family Portrait”
“Advantages”
“Approach”
“Inhale”
“Moment of Soothe”
“Moving Forward”
“Revival”
“The Calling”
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