Douglas Lima

Statement

In my photos, I seek to express the desire to create alternate realities within square frames through photography, aiming to transcend the mundane and evoke powerful emotions. I strive to blur the boundaries between reality and fantasy, employing symbolism and surrealism to explore themes of life, death, and emotion. By manipulating the images through editing techniques, such as adding texture and adjusting tones, I infuse my work with a timeless, painterly quality. Portraiture plays a central role, capturing intense emotions in staged yet resonant moments. I aim to go beyond traditional photography, drawing inspiration from other art forms to create visually striking compositions. My goal is to provoke reflection and elicit strong reactions from viewers, challenging them to reconsider the boundaries of perception and the nature of reality itself.