Image: “Ordinary City” by Yusif Zadeh
Artist’s Statement: I am a photographer who finds inspiration in the urban environment. The city, with its towering buildings and busy streets, is a constant source of beauty and wonder to me. As I walked through the streets, I began to notice the minimalism that surrounded me. The clean lines of buildings, the symmetry of streets, and the play of light and shadow all captivated me. With my camera in hand, I set out to capture the ordinary beauty of the city. Through my photo project, I sought to document the hidden beauty of the city and the art in its simplicity. With every click of my camera, I found myself drawn deeper into the beauty that surrounded me. Each photo was a testament to the serenity of the city, the quiet moments that often go unnoticed. As my collection of photos grew, I realized that I was not just capturing the beauty of the city, but also sharing a message with the world. I wanted to inspire others to look at the world in a new way, to find beauty in the most chaotic and crowded of places. Through my photos, I hoped to show that even in the most bustling and noisy of places, there is beauty to be found. All we need to do is open our eyes and see it. With my photo project, I created a body of work that not only captured the beauty of the city but also inspired others to find their own beauty in the world. I hope that through my photos, I have helped others see the world in a new and beautiful way, just as I have been inspired by the ordinary beauty of the city.
Yusif Zadeh: I am a photographer from Baku, Azerbaijan. A supporter of digital, color and straight photography. I started my way with commercial photography. But constant orders more and more distanced me from the photography itself. When I found out that it is not important what, but how you shoot, I began to shoot ordinary things, but in my own way. This approach to my work gave me the opportunity to look for something new every time and show it somehow interesting to the eye. Basically, the objects for my photographs are the architecture of the city, its inhabitants and everything that happens in it. I am inspired by the work of other like-minded photographers from all over the world. I love being a part of this big community and showing my city in a cool city mood. Currently I am working on my first book “Ordinary Baku”.
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