Natalia Reluga, Sydney State (PLACES 2024)

The essence of art deco architecture in Sydney at night, capturing couple going on a date. Photograph has been edited to highlight the beauty of the architecture in the background, with the light bulbs that feels almost like lighting in real time, not just on the photograph. With tempered shadows and grain adding some age to the photograph to reflect the times of 1930-1940 but with a modern couple walking, blending old and current times into something new.

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