23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
"Natural Form" Series
In Natural Form, I cut figures from old photographs — physically removing them from their original contexts — and place them into contemporary natural landscapes. Once deeply connected to nature, these people now appear as if nature is merely a backdrop to their presence. This series reflects on a slow yet profound transformation. Through cutting, relocating, and re-seeing, I attempt to witness the gap between past and present — a quiet disconnection that has reshaped our relationship with the natural world.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 06.2023 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Nowshahr, Iran |
| Camera: | X-T30 |
| Copyright: | © Sahar Mokhtari |