{"id":29937,"date":"2024-11-22T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/muse.international\/?p=29937"},"modified":"2024-09-26T05:06:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T05:06:21","slug":"20000-leagues-under-the-seas-a-classical-retold","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/muse.international\/index\/20000-leagues-under-the-seas-a-classical-retold\/","title":{"rendered":"20,000 Leagues Under the Seas | A Classical Retold"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Robin Yong&#8217;s photograph, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, offers a mesmerising portrayal of the Acqua Alta Libreria, a bookstore renowned for its unique charm in Venice.  Robin&#8217;s work is set within an iconic bookshop, where books are stacked high and also juxtaposed against a floor flooded by the waters. The central focus is a woman adorned in a Venetian mask and an extravagant red costume, evoking the spirit of the Venice Carnevale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P1<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yong&#8217;s photograph is a contemporary homage to Jules Verne\u2019s classic &#8220;20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Infused with a Steampunk and Venetian twist. Bringing a historical and cultural depth to the image. The location, Acqua Alta Libreria, is not just a backdrop but an integral part of the narrative. Symbolising the blend of literary history and Venetian culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P2<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The photograph&#8217;s composition is striking, with the woman sitting gracefully amidst the chaos of the bookstore. The Venetian mask, a symbol of the Carnevale, adds a mysterious and whimsical element to the scene. Her red costume, vibrant and bold, contrasts sharply with the muted tones of the waterlogged room. Drawing the viewer&#8217;s eye to the center of the frame. That enhances the surreal quality of the image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">P3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The third image features the woman standing up, holding a round mirror with a bird inside. This symbolises her desire for freedom and the beginning of her transformation. The bird within the mirror represents the newfound sense of liberation and the aspiration to break free from constraints. The act of standing up signifies her readiness to embrace change and move forward on her journey. The bird, often a symbol of freedom and transcendence, embodies her yearning to soar above the limitations. Imposed by her past and societal expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Credits<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Entry Title: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/europeanphotoawards.com\/winner-info.php?id=1916\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external\">20,000 Leagues Under the Seas<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Photographer: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.robinyongphotography.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"external\"><strong>Robin Yong<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Winning Category: <strong>Italy Photography &#8211; Fine Art<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Step into the world of acclaimed visual storytellers\u2014experience the masterpieces that crowned the <a href=\"https:\/\/muse.international\/2023-european-photography-awards-photographers-of-the-year\/\">2023 European Photography&#8217;s Photographers of the Year<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Robin Yong&#8217;s photograph, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, offers a mesmerising portrayal of the Acqua 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