Layers

by Olesja Brandt

The series of black-and-white portraits explores the face as a space of layered identity. Covered with a texture reminiscent of clay or stone, the body transforms into a metaphor for the inner landscape — fragile, vulnerable, and at the same time resilient. Closed eyes and hand gestures capture moments of silence, self-awareness, and inner dialogue. These images speak to the multifaceted nature of human existence, where the external form becomes a reflection of deep, often inexpressible states.