A look into the soul: individuality in photographs (26 photos)

23 October 2023
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It’s not for nothing that they say: eyes are the mirror of the soul. Alexandru Radu Popescu, in his photo project UNIC ("unique"), reveals a person's personality through a portrait and an iris photograph. His collages are fascinating and impressive.

1. Dumitru Dorin Prunariu - the first and to date the only Romanian cosmonaut





The photographer did not expect that the main problem would be lighting. Through trial and error, he managed to achieve his plan. Alexandru drew inspiration from the works of such professionals as Heinrich Hoffmann, Gitta Carell, Andrei Pandele and Cecil Beaton. All of them influenced his approach to this project.

“I had the idea to combine portraits with the iris of the eye. This is another attempt to convey the individuality of a person. I paid attention to the differences between people: their nationality, ethnic characteristics, family and lifestyle. And I can say that we are all very similar,” Popescu says.

2. Stefan Pop - Romanian tenor, Operalia award winner



"Being a perfectionist, I am always ready for more. In ten weeks of working on the project, I did my best, using different techniques and styles. From color changes and adjustments to almost complete modification of the project."

3. Jung Ju Kim - soprano from South Korea



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"Given that the project started at the very beginning of the pandemic, I was forced to experiment on myself, which was very inconvenient. Later I began photographing close friends. My fiancee is a singer, so I decided to photograph musicians, theater and film actors. I decided to focus on Romanian artists, because I work as a media manager in London and collaborate with them."

4. Marco Lodola - visual artist from Italy



"At first I photographed only the iris, but then I wanted to show the viewer part of the subject's face. I consider myself a portrait photographer. The name UNIC was chosen in Romanian. I have always liked the uniqueness of people, be it scars or tattoos. I appreciate imperfections because that I like the idea of being different."

5. Charlie Ottley - documentary journalist from Great Britain



"Over these three years I have invested more than £85,000 into the project. This includes flights, hire cars, meals, hotels and hundreds of hours spent editing."

6. Cosmin Selesi - Romanian theater and film actor



7. Damien Egan - Mayor of Lewisham



8. Adriana Trandafir - Romanian theater and film actress



9. Irina Fodor - Romanian TV presenter



10. Ema Stefan - Romanian singer and radio presenter



11. George Iacobescu - Romanian-British businessman



12. Mona Segall - TV producer and director from Romania



13. Laura Cazacu - Moldovan designer



14. Maya Morgenstern - Romanian actress, known for playing the role of Mary, mother of Jesus, in the film "The Passion of the Christ"



15. Monica Munteanu - PR manager from Romania



16. Keresz Ildiko - Hungarian actress and singer



17. Stefania Codreanu - Romanian singer



18. Bianca Alexandra Adam - Romanian vlogger



19. Oana Carmachiu - Romanian actress



20. Petre Urda - Romanian disc jockey, member of the hip-hop group Paraziții



21. Stefan Sprianu - Romanian singer



22. Ana Maria Branza - Olympic fencing champion from Romania



23. Catalin Prini - Romanian television producer



24. Horatiu Malaele - Romanian actor and cartoonist



25. Catalin Scarlatescu - Romanian chef and TV presenter



26. Florin Prunea - Romanian football player

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