Adrift


  • Photographer
    Sarah Orr
  • Prize
    Honorable Mention
  • Date of Photograph
    2011

Adrift is an ambiguous portrayal of the perturbed sentiment that currently stems from contemporary society. The strong disparity occurring between the magnitude of the landscape and the stature of the lone subject, suggests feelings of precariousness in settings, which simultaneously invoke the sublime. The presence of the figure in relation to the enormity of the sea, introduces a sense of vulnerability as well as referencing the limits of geographical boundaries and the figurative notion of being on edge. The subjects distant gazes hint toward looking elsewhere for comfort and release.

Story

Adrift is an ambiguous portrayal of the perturbed sentiment that currently stems from contemporary society. The blatant disparity occurring between the magnitude of the landscape and stature of the subject indicates precariousness and isolation in settings, which simultaneously invoke the sublime.

While the scenes may initially demonstrate a level of quietude, the presence of the figure in relation to the enormity of the ocean, introduces a sense of vulnerability while referencing the limits of geographical boundaries and the figurative notion of being on edge. The subjects adoption of a stationary state, where their next move is unclear, alludes to the effect that ones surroundings can have on their deameanour. Their distant gazes hint toward looking elsewhere for comfort and release. The series references the work of nineteenth century Romantic landscape painter Caspar David Friedrich. His work reflects on what comes next in a time of confusion; sentiments increasingly prevalent for the modern populace.

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