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Prelude of Ice and Fire responds to the quiet yet widespread presence of depression in our time—an experience that leaves many people feeling numb, isolated, or unseen. Rather than portraying despair, this series seeks to reframe perception through art, offering images that function as small acts of healing. Through light, color, and movement, familiar household objects are transformed into luminous compositions. These elements do more than please the eye: they invite emotional presence, awaken vitality, and open space for gratitude. The photographs aim to instill hope, spark connection, and remind viewers that beauty is not distant—it can be found here, in overlooked corners of daily life. The work is both meditative and experimental. It suggests that shifting how we see the ordinary can restore a sense of possibility. By turning attention to subtle hues and flowing forms, the series offers moments of solace and renewal, encouraging viewers to pause, breathe, and reconnect. At its core, Prelude of Ice and Fire affirms a simple yet urgent truth: even in struggle, light is never absent. Beauty, compassion, and resilience remain—waiting to be recognized, and ready to guide us back to wholeness.
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Nick Berryman
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Fashion Photography - Portraiture
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United States
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Dawn Renee Darnell
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People Photography - Personality
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United States
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Yifei Fei
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International Photography - Italy Photography
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United States
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Architecture Photography - Light and Shadow
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Taiwan