Reflections


Photobook self-portrait with red tracing paper and hand-drawn body outline overlay.
by Yana Northen • 19 May 2026
Discover the story behind The Vessel, a personal photobook exploring fear, body memory, healing, and transformation.
Handmade book made from family photographs, shown during the creative process on a work surface.
by Yana Northen • 19 January 2026
A personal reflection on creating a handmade family book for my grandchildren, exploring memory, childhood, and a bridge between past and future.
Small figurine standing against a textured wall, casting a large shadow in soft, dramatic light
by Yana Northen • 3 January 2026
A personal reflection on 2025, creative process, memory, and moving forward at my own pace.
Disassembled old telephone on a bright wall, illuminated by warm yellow light and striped shadows.
by Yana Northen • 11 December 2025
A reflection on digital intimacy and broken communication. A visual story about how technology reshapes presence and distance in our daily lives.
A calm misty lake at dawn with a boat resting on the shore, reflecting trees and sky in still water.
by Yana Northen • 17 October 2025
A moment from my London exhibition — mist, light, and water reflecting the stillness of time and the quiet clarity of passing life.
A circle of light on the wall — a reminder of how fleeting moments leave their trace.
by Yana Northen • 12 October 2025
A grandmother’s gentle reflection on how quickly time passes and how precious each moment truly is.
Empty chair by a lake at sunrise, tree branches hanging low, mist rising over the water.
by Yana Northen • 23 September 2025
A reflection on waiting and uncertainty, where fragile moments and strange images reveal the inner echoes of the soul through photography.
A winding path disappearing into the horizon,symbolizing the journey of life and the choices we make
by Yana Northen • 3 September 2025
A reflection on freedom and choice within life’s limits, inspired by Camus’ absurd: finding meaning through our actions despite mortality.
Collage of a vase with hydrangeas on a table against a blue background, and a white curtain swaying
by Yana Northen • 25 August 2025
Capturing the invisible: wind, time, and fleeting moments. A reflection on memory, life, and eternity in a breath.
A flock of geese flying through mist over a forest, with tree tops visible in the foreground
by Yana Northen • 21 August 2025
Thoughts on time, life’s fleeting moments, and discovering your inner compass amidst the rush of days.
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