Paper Shelter

• Prize
  Gold in Fine Art/Abstract, 1st Place winner in Fine Art
• Jury Top 5 Selection

  Mariama Attah

• Photographer
  Alina Araslanova
• Agency / Studio
  I Don't Have Studio Or Company
• Technical Info
  Sony A7r2, Fe 1,8/85
• Photo Date
  2023-2024

"Paper Shelter” is a photo series created during the war in Ukraine (2023–2024). It tells a personal story of growing up in emigration—losing home, school, and familiar surroundings. The work explores adolescence: the urge to hide, loneliness, inner and outer change, uncertainty, and the search for support. It traces a journey from emotional suppression to acceptance, self-awareness, understanding of boundaries, femininity, and desire. In 2024, two friends joined the project, giving it an international voice and exploring themes like “femininity in every man” and “being present in the moment.