This Is From Matilda

• Prize
  Bronze in Fine Art/Still Life
• Photographer
  Irina Lokteva Pikalova
• Agency / Studio
  Irina Lopik
• Technical Info
  F/16, 1/125, ISO 125, Flash, Lens: FE 90mm F2.8 Macro, Sony ILCE-7M3
• Photo Date
  10/10/2022
• Website
  https://irinalopik.com

"This is from Matilda" is a still life artwork inspired by the film "Léon: The Professional" that touched me as a child. It explores the value of human life, emigration, loneliness, war, and broken childhood. Through film colors and iconic scenes, I aimed to capture its essence and reflect the current state of the world with a touch of irony. Set design features simple objects with profound meaning to create a conceptual yet representative scene. I believe in photography's transformative power and I hope that my work deeply resonates with viewers.

• Biography
  Irina Lokteva Pikalova (alias Irina Lopik) is a Spain-based photographer, set designer, and graphic artist. Her works, grounded in a conceptual approach, reflect her background in Communication and Graphic Design. In both commercial and personal projects, she crafts unique visual narratives, integrating contemporary social themes with an evocative use of settings and objects.
• Awards
  Photo Awards: London Photography Awards. Gold Winner. Fine Art Photography - Still Life (2024) London Photography Awards. Gold Winner. Editorial Photography - Still Life (2024) FAPA. Fine Art Photography Awards. Conceptual Nominee (2024) Minimalist Photo Awards. Conceptual. Honorable Mention (2023) EPA.European Photography Awards. Editorial Photography - Still Life. Honorable Mention (2023) Film: Short of the year (Spain). Special Jury mention (2019) Selected: Mumia - Mostra Udigrudi mundial de animação (Brazil) Short form - International short film festival (Serbia) Best Horror on Moviscreenpro (United States) Design: The AOI Longlisted. Design Product & Packaging (2023) The AOI Longlisted. Design Product & Packaging (2020)