Welcome Light 1 (2020) Photography by Mercedes Parodi

Mercedes Parodi sees herself on a psychological, philosophical and scientific journey into the realms of perception. When capturing multiple light sources, the camera records what she senses, rather than what the limited human eye can see, revealing something beyond visual reality of an energetic dimension. The light leads the way in altering perception which in turn mirrors deep reflection on the universal order of things, our interaction with the metaphysical forces that surround us and the very nature of existence. She uses light imagery in both highly constructed compositions and subconscious autonomous transformations to explore existential and humanistic themes.

Awarded numerous commendations in international photographic competitions (IPA, PX3, FAPA and Monochrome Awards) over the past decade, her series 'You will always Be' (presented at the 2020 London Art Fair) achieved finalist status in the ‘Art/Create’ category of the 2020 LICC (London International Creative Competition). This year, her composition 'Cosmic Garden Light Wall' was nominated 2024 LICC finalist in the Shoot (Photo/Video) category.

"Photographing light has led me to understand that light does not only enable us to see. Light is also able to open the perceptual door to another place where anything is possible. In the bigger scheme of things, I look towards light in the hope that we can come together and rise above our differences to survive - in an increasingly unstable world, it really has become a question of sustainable humanity."

• Nationality: UNITED KINGDOM
• Date of birth : unknown date
• Artistic domains: Works by professional artists,
• Groups: Contemporary British Artists