This series was filmed during the war in Ukraine. It very clearly shows that even during terrible events, good things happen. You just have to not give up and keep believe. The entire series was filmed from the same window of my apartment, where I was locked up for several months. At that time, the view of the sea changed every moment. Not only because the weather was changing. Enemy ships appeared on the horizon, our military boats passed by, and drones with missiles were shot down every few days. All this beauty happened literally outside the window. By the way, one of the photos is not a moon, it is an explosion from a missile. Now I clearly know, that the best day is today.
AWARDS
•Luxembourg Art Prize 2023 – Special Recognition
•IPA / Deeper Perspective 2023 – Honorable Mention
•Life Framer 2023 – Short List
•HIPA 2023 – Short List
•BIFA 2023 – Honorable Mention
•IPA / Deeper Perspective 2023 – Honorable Mention
•Life Framer 2023 – Short List
•HIPA 2023 – Short List
•BIFA 2023 – Honorable Mention
PUBLICATIONS
•PX3.17 - Prix de la Photographie – Ebook – Paris, France 2023
•Illya Bel Annual Calendar 2024
•Illya Bel Annual Calendar 2024