Childhood, I'm looking at the sun#4 (2026) Photograph by Oleksandr Shapovalov

This work is part of my series "Childhood, I’m looking at the sun", which reflects on the memory of childhood perception — a pure and immediate way of seeing the world, when everything feels new, mysterious, and slightly magical. I remember how, as a child, I loved looking at the sun through nearly closed, squinting eyes. In that moment, the light both dazzles and warms, transforming the familiar world into a soft shimmer of color and movement.

In this series, I explore a child’s perception of nature, light, and trees through the language of contemporary photography. Trees are not simply part of the landscape; they appear as living presences filled with the quiet mystery and spirit of the forest. Light plays the central role—passing through leaves and dissolving in movement, it creates a shifting play of radiance and shadow that recalls early discoveries, innocence, and the sense of wonder found in childhood encounters with nature.

Through these images, which move between reality and memory, between photography and painterly impression, I seek to evoke a state in which perception is still open and intuitive. It is an invitation to slow down, reconnect with nature, and remember the joy of discovery that belongs to the way we see the world in childhood.

The Creative Process:
My art is born entirely in-camera. Using intentional camera movement (ICM) combined with a delicate multiple exposure technique (layering up to 10-12 frames), form dissolves and gives way to pure energy. Tree crowns transform into luminous structures, leaves become pulses of color, and the sky turns into a space where invisible forces manifest.

A vital element of this piece is the distinctive color work during RAW conversion. I do not artificially paint or alter the scene; instead, I carefully unveil the subtlest, delicate color nuances and shifting layers already captured by the digital sensor.

Print Details:

Medium: High-quality Giclée print on premium archival fine art paper.

Border: Includes a 5 cm white border around the image for safe handling and elegant framing.

Edition: Limited edition of 10 (3 currently available).

Signature: Signed, numbered, and includes a Certificate of Authenticity.

Framing: Unframed (allowing you to choose the perfect frame for your space).

Materials used:

Giclée

Details:

• Photograph on Paper
• From a limited edition of 10
• Size: 90 x 90 x 0.1cm (unframed) / 80 x 80cm (actual image size)
• Signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
• Style: Impressionistic
• Subject: Abstract and non-figurative