Saved by a Deer
- Publisher
- Global Book Sales
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2025
- Category
- Landscapes, Photoessays & Documentaries, Essays
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9789198656695
- Publish Date
- Apr 2025
- List Price
- $116.95
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Description
Saved by a Deer is more than just a collection of photographs and words; it's a heartfeltexpression crafted by Canadian photographer Chiara Zonca, serving as a love letter to therural island she fondly calls home.Through this project, Zonca delves into the ethereallandscapes of coastal British Columbia, using them as a metaphorical gateway to self-discovery.Unlike conventional nature photography, Zonca's images transcend mere objectivity; theyserve as vivid reflections of her deep emotional connection to the land, offering a glimpseinto her soul.
Through a captivating blend of self-portraits and meticulously capturednatural elements, Zonca paints a vivid tapestry of sense of place, brought to life throughvibrant colors and rich textures. Saved by a Deer isn't just a photo essay-it's an evocative and enigmatic journey throughZonca's innermost thoughts and emotions. It immerses viewers in a world where nature andself intertwine, offering a profound and intimate narrative of living in symbiosis with thenatural world.
About the author
Contributor Notes
Chiara Zonca (b. 1982, Canadian) is a fine art photographer based in British Columbia, Canada. In her practice she explores the human connections and bonds to the natural world. A 2020 Hasselblad Heroine, her work has been exhibited in Sydney, New York, Los Angeles and London and printed on a variety of publications including Harper's Bazaar, Photo London, The Earth Issue, Satori Mag, Jungle Magazine, NOICE and many more.