"Water Fears"
Diploma work

[The main aim of my thesis is to show that it is possible to overcome fear (of water) with the aid of photos.

I focus on fear, its essence and different forms of fear. I perused articles and literature on water symbolism to understand if the fear of water is based on the myths and symbols gathered in our subconsciousness (e.g. do we fear deep water just because it is deep or are we afraid of the danger what might be down there). I also concentrate on relationships between pictures (as physical recordings from the past) and fear to understand if and how they can influence each other.

In the practical work I staged five underwater photos about most common fears concerning water (deep and muddy water, algae, fish and fear of drowning). In these photos I simulated environments similar to the viewers fears but presented them as beautiful and peaceful. So, the viewers can rethink their fears and come a step closer to rationalize them. Every picture has its own story that speaks to every person individually. ]

Fear. Drowning. 

Model: Milda Verkytė

Hair: Helena Sula; Ontic Beauty Salong

Style: Kristiina Kurg

Assistant: Aigar Sisask

Fear. Fish. 

Model: Maria Orb

Make-up: Madli Laursoo, Ontic Minerals

Hat: Sigrid Kuusk

Style: Kristiina Kurg

Assistants: Aigar Sisask, Madis Kats, Kristiina Kurg

Fear. Deep Water. 

Model: Karoliine Korol

Dress: Diana Rassulov

Assistants: Alex Kirkbride, Aigar Sisask

Fear. Deep Water. 

Model: Karoliine Korol

Hair: Helena Sula, Ontic Beauty Salong

Style: Kristiina Kurg

Assistant: Aigar Sisask 

Fear. Algae. 

Model: Karoliine Korol

Make-up: Veronika Veisman, Ontic Minerals

Dress: Diana Rassulov

Style: Kristiina Kurg

Assistants: Aigar Sisask, Kristiina Kurg