The light of the pale blue night rises, across the land, across my human light.
Hundreds of lonely teardrops are falling from the sky, down on my broken soul. I see free birds in the black sky.
Let me run away, show me the way to be free again
Underneath this lather skin, lies everything.
Memories casts long shadows in the night. resisting the light in my heart to shine. They know
only sorrow, feels only pain. Burning themselves through bone and skin, from inside out.
Pursuing down my human light. Release me now.
Which wave will you ride on, the past or the future?
I see the words how I choose to feel inside.
I am my own tree of life, connecting my heart with my human soul. Holding on, the flame of gold. Hold on.
The light of the pale blue night rises, across the land, across my human light. Hundreds of lonely teardrops are falling from the sky, down on my broken soul. I see free birds in the black sky. Let me run away, show me the way to be free again. Underneath this leather skin, lies everything.
Memories casts long shadows in the night. Resisting the light in my heart to shine. They know only sorrow, feels only pain. Burning themselves through bone and skin, from inside out. Pursuing down my human light. Release me now. Which wave will you ride on, the past or the future? I see the words how I choose to feel inside. Holding on the flame of gold. Hold on.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
From a young age, Sissel Annett found herself becoming a receptacle for the stories of others. People would confide in her, laying bare their souls, and she recognized the weighty responsibility that came with such a role. Though at times it could be emotionally challenging and even painful to bear witness to the depths of human experiences.
In her interactions with people, Sissel noticed something powerful and transformative: the emotional community that formed through shared vulnerability, transcending national borders and language barriers. This sense of togetherness and support gave rise to a universal language of emotions, an unspoken understanding that traversed cultural differences. It was during these encounters that Sissel began to understand why she refrained from highlighting identities in her portraits; her subjects became symbols of the collective human experience, rather than individuals defined by their backgrounds.
"Emotional Alchemy" is more than just a photography project for Sissel; it is an exploration of the alchemical process of transforming emotions. Through her lens, she seeks to portray the metamorphosis that takes place when individuals confront and transmute their pain, fear, and struggles into healing and love. At the same time, the project does not shy away from acknowledging the depths of darkness that can sometimes emerge from the human psyche.
Sissel's approach to her art is deeply rooted in her belief in the power of storytelling. Each portrait captured in "Emotional Alchemy" serves as a chapter in the broader narrative of the human experience. Through her dedication to this project, she aspires to create a visual tapestry that resonates with people from all walks of life, inviting them to connect with the emotions and stories shared by the subjects in her photographs.
