Honorable Mention 3
    • Juror's Comment
      This image weaves a haunting and sensual tale. I enjoyed the interesting elements and execution of this picture that has the ability to tell a story.


    Artist Statement

    Chloe Aftel is an innovative photographer and film student from Berkeley, California. After attending UC Berkeley and the Sorbonne in Paris, France, Chloe got her MFA from USC in Film Production.

    Her photography has won several awards both in the United States and abroad. She has been published both nationally and internationally and is currently seeking representation.
    This photo is a visual twist on the symbolic poetry of traditional fairytale stories. Staged in a dreamy and sensual world, this photo endeavors to illuminate the darker side of the fables, showing the sad underpinnings of the world of 'Once Upon A Time.'