The landscapes of mind by Airi Pung

Posted on 07. Sep, 2009 in Atwork, Featured

The majority of my works are based on my own photos and experiences or emotions. They encompass bitterness, pain, worry, but at the same time dreams, beautiful memories and hope. Many of them are characteristically surreal, which has always fascinated me, just like symbolism. For as long as I can remember, I have always loved to draw and paint. At the age of seven, when I began my formal education, I joined a class specializing in art. Art lessons were my favorite throughout my school-life. Upon entering university, I began studying fashion design and continued with this specialty for five years. I took numerous art history, design and composition classes. About 12 years ago I took my first steps into the world of photography. I began using a film camera, at the moment I work with my beloved Nikon D200. A few years ago I decided to familiarize myself in-depth with graphic editing programs because I felt that photographs didn’t always posses the capability to pass on my messages, visions, feelings or thoughts. I am happy with my decision because it opened to me a world, where the joy of discovery will never cease and that is full of excitement and possibilities. My best regards to you all, I hope you enjoy my images as much as I enjoy making them. Just go by the feeling…