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Most of my images are self portraits that portray a quiet celebration of loneliness. I often feel disconnected from society and I believe that gives me a sense of freedom and inner acceptance that I would not be able to find if I looked to my community. The outer world appears to have a strong preference for extroversion. I spent many years attempting to blend in. During that time I suffered from anxiety and depression. Since then I have embraced my true nature and given myself the space I longed for. I have found that I am a happier more content person because of it. In a world that boasts connection and talking to others as the cure for mental illness spending time alone was the first step for me. By providing myself with that time to reflect upon who I was I found the direction I wanted to go with my photography, among other insights about myself. I greatly value my solitude, it goes hand in hand with my creativity. While my outer life may seem simple I enjoy a rich inner world.
My images are just a peek into the solitary utopia I have built for myself.
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Darkness Within
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Ralph Shybiker 7 years ago
Wow! These images are amazing. Insightful concepts, beautifully illustrated. The photography skills are at a very high level and in service of smart ideas. As a fellow introvert, I instantly recognize the thoughts on display.
Vanessa Skotnitsky (Post author) 7 years ago
thank you for the kind words Ralph <3
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Nancy E 7 years ago
I'm an introvert , but, your pictures made me think you feel isolated & sad. I feel neither . There are books to read, crafts galore , gardening , fishing , feeding birds & ducks, trails to walk,&, oh, so much else.
Vanessa Skotnitsky (Post author) 7 years ago
I do not feel isolated or sad at all. I also have a dark sense of humour though, for example the image with the dark streak on the wall is funny.
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Jenni Ester 7 years ago
As an introvert I can relate to all of these, especially the overthinking one. I love the black balloons.
Vanessa Skotnitsky (Post author) 7 years ago
I enjoyed working with the balloons. I have other images in mind that will include balloons again :)
Load More Replies... Ralph Shybiker 7 years ago
Wow! These images are amazing. Insightful concepts, beautifully illustrated. The photography skills are at a very high level and in service of smart ideas. As a fellow introvert, I instantly recognize the thoughts on display.
Vanessa Skotnitsky (Post author) 7 years ago
thank you for the kind words Ralph <3
Load More Replies... Nancy E 7 years ago
I'm an introvert , but, your pictures made me think you feel isolated & sad. I feel neither . There are books to read, crafts galore , gardening , fishing , feeding birds & ducks, trails to walk,&, oh, so much else.
Vanessa Skotnitsky (Post author) 7 years ago
I do not feel isolated or sad at all. I also have a dark sense of humour though, for example the image with the dark streak on the wall is funny.
Load More Replies... Jenni Ester 7 years ago
As an introvert I can relate to all of these, especially the overthinking one. I love the black balloons.
Vanessa Skotnitsky (Post author) 7 years ago
I enjoyed working with the balloons. I have other images in mind that will include balloons again :)
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