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Foteini Zaglara is a self-portrait artist from Athens, Greece. Her work delves into fantasy and surrealism, using photography as a medium to weave intricate stories and deeply explore the realm of emotions. She has distinguished herself in many international photography competitions and her work has been exhibited in Europe and USA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I’m Foteini Zaglara, a conceptual self-portrait photographer from Athens, Greece. My photography journey began during my studies in Early Childhood Education, where I discovered the power of self-portraiture as a medium for storytelling and exploring human emotions. Through surreal imagery, I aim to convey complex ideas about identity and societal issues while sparking conversations and provoking thought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I studied Early Childhood Education at the University of Ioannina, Greece. While my formal education lies in this field, my exploration of photography has been self-taught.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Q3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My first self-portrait holds a vivid memory for me. It was taken during the summer holidays in my village, near the beach. I was captivated by the reflection of the surface of the sea and decided to incorporate it into my shot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use a Sony A7R IV and A7C Mark II, accompanied by lenses such as the Sony 50mm f\/1.4 GM and the Sony 24-70mm f\/2.8 GM II. Additionally, I have always my tripod with me, and I utilize my phone equipped with the Creators’ app as a remote control for my self-portraits, enabling greater flexibility and control over my compositions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The series I entered into the MUSE Photography Awards is titled “Je est une autre,” which is an ongoing collection of self-portraits I’ve been working on since 2018. Each photograph in this series tells a unique story, revealing different aspects of my personality and subjective identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The inspiration behind this project stems from the intriguing phrase by Rimbaud, “Je est un autre” (I is another), which explores the idea of self-objectification and introspection. Through this series, I delve into the concept of placing oneself in the narrative and identity of another persona, or “persona,” as a means of understanding oneself detached from personal biases and experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What sets this project apart is the intense directorial element combined with creative props, makeup, and vintage clothing. Which enhance the storytelling and dramatic perspective of the images. I chose to enter this project into the MUSE Photography Awards because it embodies my artistic vision. And represents a significant exploration of identity, storytelling, and creativity through self-portraiture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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