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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Artistic
Nirvana

This collection was created using a scanner, combining tulips and oil paintings (with no copyright issues) to produce two digital artworks. These were then merged through post-processing in Photoshop, representing an attempt at cross-disciplinary fusion of various art forms. The works reflect the artist's inner emotions. After experiencing the pandemic and a personal health struggle, the process of creating this series became a moment of introspection and reevaluation of life. The artist intentionally infused the images with a sense of strength, evoking themes of rebirth, renewal, and transformation. The pieces also convey an attitude toward life—one of positivity, optimism, composure, and grace.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2024
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: China
Copyright: © Jing Guo