"Imaginary Journeys: Collage and Still Life Explorations. Day 41"

This digital collage originates from a photographic still life created with real flowers. The original arrangement was carefully composed and photographed, then digitally reworked through layering and repetition to form a new visual language.

Influenced by contemporary still life photography and collage practices, the work explores ideas of transformation, impermanence and memory. By breaking and reconstructing the floral forms, the image moves away from a literal representation of nature and towards a more emotional and intuitive space.

The process reflects my interest in how images evolve over time, and how fragility and beauty can coexist within a single, shifting composition.

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Carmen Alcedo is a visual artist and photographer based in Adelaide, currently an Artist in Residence at The Mill (March 2025 – March 2026). Her practice explores memory, identity, and migration through layered photographic work, blending contemporary and archival images to create emotionally resonant narratives. Her current residency allows dedicated studio time to consolidate research, experiment with new techniques, and develop a cohesive body of work reflecting both her own migration journey and, in the next phase, the experiences of other migrants. Carmen’s work bridges personal and collective perspectives, fostering dialogue, empathy, and reflection. She has exhibited nationally and internationally, including solo and group exhibitions in Adelaide, Paris, Sydney, and Spain.