Through these works, the parallels between the nascent Web3 medium and the ideas of growth, transformation, and positive change are symbolized and revealed.

Special thanks go to [Gia Kalyani](https://twitter.com/okgiak) who curated this gallery for the Provenance in Focus - Photography in Web3 exhibition on display from Dec 6 - 10, 2022 at the Mecenate Fine Art gallery in Rome, Italy.

Chmielarczyk’s work embodies a metamorphosis of mindset as society changes for the better, capturing moments of joy where people are free to be their true selves. 

This piece expresses not only literal growth and change of form but also the shifting possibilities of the Web3 medium, allowing for movement and evolution.

Through long-exposure photography, lengthy, enchanting transformations— such as water blooming into shards of ice — are condensed into a single image.

Sahin encapsulates Anatolia’s shifting terrain in a single snapshot as the herd grazes and kicks up dust in an arid field, still waiting for the rain to bring about yet another metamorphosis.

Saha's work examines the idea of "struggle coming to an end with positive hopes," juxtaposing hazy grey scenes with evocative messages of progress and change.

Metamorphosis

Deus Salve Regina (God Save the Queen) began as a series almost 20 years ago. It’s the genesis of a long exploration into the world of LGBTQIA+ Pride. Inspired by their philanthropy and imagination, I started documenting a local group of performers framed by a local fundraising organization known as The United Court of the Pikes Peak Empire. Its fabulous name matches its fabulous mission. The UCPPE is a small faction of the Imperial Court System (ICS) that represents the Colorado Springs region. The ICS is a non-profit international organization, started in San Francisco in 1965, that adopts the titles of a regal court system as they create a community steeped in fundraising and advocacy for groups in need. Coronations and other events create fundraising opportunities through a series of drag shows and other community-based events. With as many as 86 chapters in North America, some local court systems donate in excess of a million dollars to their local charities on an annual basis.

Deus Salve Regina by Matt Chmielarczyk

Dandelions represent a fragile beauty that is almost impossible to keep intact. They are a symbol of transience and an airy attitude towards life and summertime. For people living in a continental climate, summer is a symbol of life. And dandelions are a symbol of carefree living. So are soap bubbles. Only soap bubbles can compare with dandelions in how carefree they are. Small, light, airy, carefree life. They are a symbol of a barefoot, air-in-the-hair childhood, running wild and free. We created this project in the Spring and Summer of 2020, being stuck in lockdown. It was a unique time when we longed for freedom and lightness of heart. We wanted to go on long walks rather than being stuck in four walls of 60 square meters. That’s what this is about.

Dandelions by Hobopeeba

“World of Long Exposure” is a collection of 10 unique 1/1 landscape photography NFTs by Sarah Lyndsay

When I first picked up a camera and began my landscape photography journey, I was immediately drawn to the art of long exposure. This is a technique which uses a Neutral Density filter and acts as a pair of sunglasses for the camera. The filter cuts down on the amount of light hitting the sensor which then allows the camera to capture images at longer shutter speeds creating smooth water and streaks in the clouds.

My go to staple filter is a 10 stop ND and each image in this series was photographed with one. By using the filter, it helps me create an ethereal image with a dramatic edge and has become my signature look for the majority of my landscape imagery. It doesn’t matter where or what I am photographing, if there is a sky and water in the image, I will reach for my 10 stop.

World of Long Exposure by Sarah Lyndsay

Every artist is grateful for the geography he lives in. The artist is the person who expresses the tenderness within. In this review, I explained the relations of productive people of Anatolia with agriculture and animal husbandry.

Agriculture and animal husbandry are important livelihoods for the people of the region. It is easy to take pictures with a drone in nature, as the landscape does not move.

However, it takes knowledge, experience, and luck to take pictures of life. Taking pictures of animals, machines, and people in motion with a drone is quite difficult.

Sometimes there may be minor glitches. For example, one day I was following a herd of animals while taking a picture and my drone ended up hanging from a tree branch.

This collection was created in different locations, in different seasons, and with different product types over a period of approximately 2 years.

Each photo is an edition of 1/1

Anatolia Through The Eye Of The Drone by Ekrem Sahin

“Amour de Grey” – an unconditional love with Grey's monotony.

Welcome to my winter collection - an ensemble of 7 moods, all set against the backdrop of grey.

Now, as you may know, Grey represents a somewhat negative sentiment, a mood that does not exactly expound happiness but monotony or gloom. But for me, “Amour de Grey” is a challenge because it withholds 7 different moods of grey and tries to break all those orthodoxies about this beautiful mid-tone.

“Amour de Grey” minutely tries to showcase the poetic meaning of winter - the struggles, the confusions, the cold, and the clouded diversions we often come across in reality. But winter is also cozy. Winter promises a new spring and likewise this collection hints at new beginnings - the daily struggle coming to an end with positive hopes.

Also, “Amour de Grey” is a case study of the rural life of the people of Northeast India - their daily chores and their efforts to advance each day. Even amidst their hardship, their brave endeavours are what inspired me to launch this collection. I want to share it worldwide to give this "view of life" a universal platform, for people to know about them, for people to share their enthusiasm.

Also, all the snaps are titled uniquely with mythological references to certain emotions that these pictures hold. I hope your journey through “Amour de Grey” removes the grey sorrows your heart holds and places a refreshing introspection instead.