Dependency Dilemma

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Photographer

Pratik Parulekar
Prize

Honorable Mention
Company/Studios

Pratik Parulekar Photography
University/School

Academy of Art Univeristy
Date of Photograph

05/12/23
Technical Info

1/125 Sec. ISO : 100. f/14. Full Frame Sensor
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Website

https://pratikparulekar.com/work

The "Dependency Dilemma" photography project aims to shed light on the complex and often hidden realities of individuals who unknowingly have started relying on medication for their daily functioning. The project will encourage viewers to reflect on their own perceptions and foster dialogue about the multifaceted nature of pill dependency. "Dependency Dilemma" aims to create a poignant and thought-provoking body of work that challenges societal norms and promotes empathy, compassion, and understa

Biography

Pratik's affinity for the arts from an early age led him to drawing and painting. His love for still life drawing transformed into still life photography. He is proud to call himself a 3rd generation photographer and hopes to follow his grandfather’s footsteps into the commercial world of photography. He has a contemporary aesthetic approach which is inspired by the neoclassical art movement of the 18th and 19th century. His images are marked by bold colors, graphical compositions, surrealism and unexpected juxtapositions. His dynamic still life photographs combine an accurate use of technique
Awards

PDN EDU Grand Prize 2018 : Still Life PDN EDU Grand Prize 2019 : Still life PDN EDU Grand Prize 2020 : Still life C-Type Awards 2019 : Bronze Award Phase One Certified Professional 2017-2019 Sony World Photography Awards : Open Competition Top 10 : Still Life Oneeyeland Awards 2018 : Self Promotion Silver Oneeyeland Awards 2018 : Self Promotion Gold Oneeyeland Awards Top 10 Still life : Gold : Rank 9 Oneeyeland Awards 2019 : Advertising / Conceptual : Silver & Bronze Oneeyeland Awards 2019 : Advertising / Food : Bronze Oneeyeland Awards 2019 : Advertising / Self Promotion : Bronze. Oneeyeland Awards 2019 : Advertising / Product-Still life : Bronze Communication Arts : Interactive Annual 26 : Student Showcase. Communication Arts Photography Annual 2020