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In August 2023, someone I loved very much passed away.
During the grieving process, I set myself the task of taking one photo every day. These photographs, along with poetry written during the same time, came together in an exhibition titled 'A journey with grief: exploring loss through photography and poetry.'
In taking at one least photo a day, I realised that the way I saw the world was different - and this had changed my photography. I was drawn to taking photographs representing the cycles of life and death within nature. Shadows and darkness also featured heavily in my work.
Yet despite this, the act of taking photographs also started to heal me. Photography felt like a type of therapy. It also got me out into nature, and its healing power. Through taking photographs, I was also able to witness signs of new life and fine some glimpses of hope.
At the same time as I was taking these photographs, I was also writing poetry. These poems enabled me to express my feelings - and ask the questions that were troubling me.
The photos and poems from this three-month initial grieving period were showcased in the exhibition, 'A journey with grief: exploring loss through photography and poetry', at the Australian Centre for Culture and Christianity in February 2024 and at the Braidwood Regional Arts Group (BRAG) in May 2024.
A book has now been published containing poetry and photos from that initial grieving period, also titled 'A journey with grief: exploring loss through photography and poetry.'
“A Journey with Grief: Exploring Loss Through Photography and Poetry”
Step into a world where art becomes a vessel for healing and understanding.
Photographer Liz Jakimow invites you on a poignant journey through her personal experience of grief. Captured in the three months following her own loss, her evocative photographs sought to portray her emotional journey through the images that spoke to her during that time.
Nature’s Shadows and Cycles: A Visual Exploration of Grief
Shadows of Loss: In the quiet corners of forests, where sunlight barely penetrates, Liz’s lens captures the shadows that mirror the depths of grief. These darkened spaces remind us that even in our sorrow, there is beauty and solace to be found.
Life and Death: Amidst the fallen leaves and decaying branches, Liz’s camera immortalises the cycles of life and death. The fragile petals of a wilting flower, the gnarled bark of an ancient tree – they all tell stories of impermanence and resilience.
Light and Hope: But look closely, and you’ll find rays of light breaking through the canopy. These glimpses of hope remind us that grief is not a stagnant void; it evolves, transforms, and eventually allows new growth to emerge.
Accompanying Poetry: Liz’s photographs are interwoven with her heartfelt poetry. Each verse echoes the emotions she felt during those raw months – sorrow, longing, acceptance, and even moments of grace.
Let Liz’s photographs and poetry guide you through the labyrinth of emotions associated with grief, reminding us that even in darkness, there is beauty waiting to be discovered.
The book is available as either a beautiful photo book for $42 or a pdf for $9.99.
Softcover copies of the book can now be purchased directly from my store.
If you wish to see a preview of the book, purchase a pdf for $9.99 or are purchasing from a country other than Australia, please go to blurb.
Video of the exhibition at Braidwood Regional Arts Group
All original prints from the exhibition are available to purchase, and will be signed include a label on the back with the title and exhibition details.
Shop exhibition prints, the book and postcards
"Thank you Liz for sharing your journey. Such a moving series of photos and poems."
"You have captured grief in such a beautiful and creative way."
" To say I was deeply touched by the images and your poetry in your book is an understatement. As they say a picture is worth a thousand words and your images spoke to my heart and your poetry brought tears to my eyes. You were very brave to be so vulnerable in sharing your journey of grief in your exhibition and book, I could really feel the rawness of your emotions. "
"Stunning, poignant, breathtaking. Thank you for creating a nurturing space, for sharing so deeply. Amazing."
"Such beautiful sadness."
"A beautiful exhibition showcasing how creativity can heal."
"Truly very powerful and special."
Some of my grief poetry and other blog posts related to grief, including some of the poems included in the exhibition and the book.
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