ViewPoint Gallery holds an annual competititon open to photographers from around the world. Twelve winners are selected by our jury. This month's International Photography Competition winner is "Ana" by Inês do Carmo (Switzerland). The print is on display all this month at ViewPoint Gallery.

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Artist Statement:

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This black-and-white photograph shows my grandmother during the early stages of Alzheimer’s. Her back is turned to the camera as she looks toward a horizon that remains unseen — a quiet reflection of memory beginning to fade. By not showing her face or the view ahead, the image focuses on the feeling of uncertainty and distance that often comes with the illness. It’s a personal moment, but also one that many can relate to: the slow disappearance of someone you know, even while they are still there.