Salome Asanidze

Portrait

“I began photographing two years ago with my grandfather’s antique Soviet film camera, the Fed 2. I used to travel throughout Georgia for projects since I worked on many social issues; I am a researcher. I learned that photography helped me understand my surroundings, and it grew into something very precious to me. Growing up in a post-Soviet country and in a very Soviet area, cultural trauma was obvious and generated an environment that I always wanted to represent.”

Artworks

"A Wedding Dress in Samgori Market" I took this photo in Samgori market. A white wedding dress hangs from the ceiling, surrounded by old clothes and vegetables. This image symbolizes the hopelessness and struggle for survival many faces in this post-Soviet country. Despite the harsh reality of their lives, people here continue to work hard to provide for their families. The wedding dress, a symbol of love and hope, serves as a reminder of the dreams that can sometimes seem out of reach in this environment. The black-and-white contrast of the image emphasizes the darkness of the situation, while the dress's bright white color draws the eye and serves as a beacon of hope amidst despair.