SYL OJALLA

My artistic focus revolves around exploring human potential and transcendence, shaped significantly by my unconventional upbringing. Emphasizing personal growth and elevated states of consciousness, my work adopts the perspective of an 'outsider' or 'observer.'... The overarching aim of my practice is collective growth, utilizing photography as a powerful means of communication. Through introspection, probing, and questioning, the work challenges limiting beliefs and perceptions, paving the way for a more fulfilled and expansive existence... As a self-taught artist, I have been honing my craft since pursuing an MA in Photography at the University of Brighton in 2018. Themes of spirituality, the sublime, and the anthropocene weave through my work, drawing inspiration from philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience. Rooted in areas promoting self-improvement, liberation, human connection, and a sustainable planetary future, my work poses critical questions. How can we align ourselves..