Our 2nd challenge on Color is judged by Melchior, a German multidisciplinary photographer and visual artist based in Krakow.

In his words, “my creative ‘journey’ started with an early musical education in playing piano and pencil drawings. After some years of creative absence and "Selbstfindung" I rediscovered my love for visual arts in the form of acrylic paintings. I bought a DSLR to "scan" those canvases and document my life. That's how I ended up with my first ever camera.

Photography as a medium became an addiction shortly after. I like the accessibility and freedom it provides. You'll find both analogue and digital photographs in my portfolio. Often driven by melancholic aesthetics and personal points of interest. I don't like to think in genres but some might describe me as a candid- or street-photographer. I just like to take photos.

We came to know Melchior and his work just before the pandemic, so we’re excited to finally have found a way to bring him into our community.

Check out his impressive work on his site- https://infrontofstrangers.com/
and follow him on Instagram- @INFRONTOFSTRANGERS

Photo Series Winner:
-ARINA KLYBIK-GUSAKOVSKAYA

Single Photo Winner:
-SERHII ZHIYLIN

Single Photo Honorable Mentions:
-VERONIKA CHYHYROVSKA
-VALERIIA SOKOLOVSKA

MELCHIOR on ARINA’S WORK
This series by Alina evokes a sense of calmness and nostalgia. The use of the “golden hour”- the warm orange, sometimes almost red hues- and the subtle editing imply a great understanding of color. Each photograph features a high contrast between subtle, cold-feeling backgrounds and warm, inviting foregrounds. The consistent use of these elements throughout the series creates a visually connected experience, making you want to go out for a walk in nature. Congratulations!