AAP Magazine #43 - COLORS 2024
Colors
Announcing Winners and Merit Awards
Winner's Gallery
Fabien Dendiével
Untitled
First Place winner
$500 Cash Prize
France
Pietro Di Giambattista
Gypsy woman
This image is part of my project has been carried out since 1999, both in the old camps– where people lived in extreme conditions, with no water and no electricity – and in the new camps– which are legally authorised, and where different ethnic and religious groups cohabit together.
Second Place Winner
$300 Cash Prize
Italy
Gypsy woman
Kaveh Maghsoudi
Untitled
Third Place Winner
$200 Cash Prize
Iran
Merit Award's Gallery
Verônica Alkmim França
SANCTUARIUM DOMESTICUM XIII - CINDERELLAS
Image from an ongoing series being produced in the suburbs of Brazil, where low-income families scramble to survive. Due to a lack of resources, they improvise their homes with the little they have, which they get from others or find in rubbish dumps. The creative capacity of these people is admirable, because even in the face of such precariousness they manage to set their lives in a loving way, improvising beautiful visual narratives.
Verônica Alkmim França
Brazil
Gabe Wong
Finding Light.
A fun creative project I did with a friend. I purchased a cheap lamp online and used it to create this work at the beach. I wanted to show how a person coming from a typical corporate job can still seek adventure and light in life.
Gabe Wong
Canada
Thierry Camus
Untitled
Vivian Wan
Dance Troupe
This photograph reflects the photographer's exploration of the connection between fantasy, storytelling, and photography, with a focus on the evolution of staged images. Influenced by Victorian tableaux vivants, the images present a contemporary take, blending aspects of the real and the surreal to create visions that are both dreamlike and haunting.
Olena Zubach
Untitled 42 from the "Forms" project
“In my work, I explore the relation of photographic imagery and painting. I use basic, almost ascetic forms. By combining them into a well thought-out geometric composition, I strive to achieve ideal simplicity. Therefore, I try to combine them in my artwork to create my own dimension of visual expression. Working on still lifes, I seek for a beauty in simplicity, in traditional forms that humanity has used for millennia.
Olena Zubach
Ukraine
Shawna Gibbs
Chicken Farmer, My Summer with Optimus Prime
“My Summer with Optimus Prime" is a collaborative family project between photographer, Shawna Gibbs, and her superhero-loving kids. Started in the summer of 2013, this is a personal, ongoing series that is meant to be whimsical and fun as we document our family adventures with two imaginary Autobot friends.
Shawna Gibbs
United States
Abhishek Basak
KRISHNA WITH GRAFFITTI
A child stands beside a colourful graffiti wall, carefully applying blue paint to its surface. The wall bursts with vibrant hues, each stroke adding to the lively scene. The mix of colours creates a stunning visual tapestry, reflecting the child’s creativity and imagination. As the blue takes shape, it harmonizes with the surrounding colours, enhancing the wall's beauty. This moment captures the joy of artistic expression, transforming a simple space into a canvas of life and energy.
Kaat Stieber
Orange Juicy
In the adventure of life and love, we squeeze out every drop of meaning together. Nothing comes easy, but our motto is simple: do it together. Hand in hand, we face challenges and celebrate triumphs, juicing every moment for its sweetness. Our shared experiences, laughter, and love compose the beautiful story of us.
Tom Flathers
Untitled
Isabel Mombaerts
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Untitled
William Ropp
Untitled
William Ropp
France
Anna Biret
In the movement of color
Chris Panas
From The Edge Of The Deep Green Sea
Brighton, 2023
Chris Panas
United Kingdom
Marika Poquet
The purple lady
Harar is a beautiful village in Ethiopia with vibrant colors everywhere.
Nicola Balestrazzi
Caribbean Vibes
A guy with peculiar curly hair carrying a machete on his shoulder is going to cut some coconuts from a palm tree in Corn Island, Nicaragua.
Emmanuel Monzon
Untitled
Elias Achy
It's a Sign - 2023
Edwin Carungay
White Priests
A spontaneous moment during a beloved, community-led celebration from inside Oaxaca, México's community of Santo Tomás Jalieza. This unique time of each year illuminates the buoyant fellowship and revere of impassioned faith – with revelers, rebels and zealots coming together in their time of Lent.
Jaroslav Mares
Garages 05
Thibault Gerbaldi
A Divine Presence
This portrait series captures the alpaca farming communities of the high-altitude Peruvian Andes, where each village proudly showcases unique embroidery and patterns, symbolizing their rich heritage. Vibrant colors and intricate designs are more than decoration—they are vital expressions of identity, history, and tradition, woven into the fabric of daily life and passed down through generations. These embroidered textiles tell the stories of nature, spirituality, and community.
Barry Guthertz
Lilypads In Autumn
Taken at the NYBG
Dennis Church
Naples, Florida 2021
Dennis Church
United States
Thank You!
