This colourful photo collage was created from self-taken photographs and edited in Photoshop to change the colours. Maritime artefacts such as shells and crumpled paper techniques were used.
The maritime imprints of a shell symbolise the prehistory of mankind and nature.
What is the significance of the cross as a symbol?
It symbolises the victory of life over death. Jesus took a punishment upon himself, even though it was not he but others who were guilty. The cross therefore also symbolises the forgiveness of sins. Jesus' death and resurrection symbolise the overcoming of despair, fear of death and fear of sin.
"For me, photography feels like really capturing the moment - like a kind of alchemy where time is physically captured."
Silva Wischeropp was born in the Hanseatic city of Wismar in the former GDR. Today she lives and works in Berlin. As a passionate travel..
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