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Beyond the Mist: Photography Series on Identity

 
Two veiled figures holding hands in mist, fine art photography by Skount from Beyond the Mist.

In Beyond the Mist, I explore the fragile balance between authenticity and the façades we wear. This fine art photography series reflects on identity, masks, and the hidden layers of human connection.

In today’s society, we navigate through a constant stream of information, a dense fog that subtly shapes our perception of self. Social expectations compel us to adopt predefined roles, and in this process, our instinctive nature becomes subdued. We construct masks that allow us to adapt, but at the cost of distancing ourselves from authenticity.

Masked portrait, surreal fine art photograph by Skount from Beyond the Mist.

The Metaphor of the Mist and the Mask

The mist in this series becomes both a metaphor and a mirror. It embodies ambiguity, fragility, and the blurred boundaries of human connection. Just like fog obscures vision, social pressures and external narratives obscure our true identity, leaving only fragments of ourselves visible.

The masks act as symbols of hidden emotions, of desires that remain unspoken, and of the multifaceted nature of human identity. Yet they are not only tools of concealment, they also open a path to introspection. By confronting these veiled figures, we are invited to look inward and reflect on what lies beneath our own façades.

their connection blurred by mist and fragility. Fine art photography from Skount’s series Beyond the Mist on masks, identity, and human connection.

Process and creation

For Beyond the Mist, I worked across different roles, creating the masks, styling the scenes, and capturing the photographs. Each image was carefully composed to merge surrealism with emotional depth, using veiled figures to represent the delicate layers of identity.

The series features models Marta García and Migui Tejada, who embody the ambiguity and vulnerability at the heart of the project. Their presence, blurred by mist and hidden behind masks, reinforces the tension between visibility and concealment.

Limited Edition Fine Art Prints

Beyond the Mist is available as a limited edition of fine art photography prints (Giclée on 310gr archival paper). Each piece is crafted with museum-quality standards, ensuring durability, depth of detail, and a timeless presence.

  • Edition of 5 + 1 Artist Proof (per artwork)

  • Photo size: 40,5 × 63,5 cm

  • Paper size: 50 × 70 cm

This exclusivity transforms each work into not just a piece of art, but a fragment of a poetic journey, an opportunity for collectors to own a moment of introspection captured in fine art photography.

Available in only 5 editions + 1 Artist Proof — once sold, no reprints will be made.

 
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