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  • Through Billowing Pastels, Minimal Photos Express the Profound Connections of Family

    26 days ago - By Colossal

    All images © Ismail Zaidy, shared with permission
    “Family is intrinsic to my creativity,” says Ismail Zaidy about his photographic practice that's grounded in color, emotion, and various aspects of Moroccan culture. In many of his conceptual images, Zaidy's brother and sister serve as models positioned among swathes of pastel fabrics or balancing between taught ropes. Shot against the sandy backdrops of windswept deserts, each photograph amplifies movement and an interplay between light and shadow.
    Pairing with the abstract and minimal aesthetic, Zaidy uses simple editing tools and only...
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