Lines of Life emerged from a period of profound emotional turmoil and depression. During this challenging time, the forest became the sanctuary for Anastasia Dutova, offering a sense of calm and connection. Amidst the trees, she discovered an invisible support system that soothed her soul with their towering branches.

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Published in issue #3 2024, Invisible Threads

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Anastasia Dutova: The Lines of Life series was born out of my complex emotional experiences and depression. At that time, the only place where I felt calm was the forest. Being alone among the trees, I felt a connection, an invisible support. They calmed me with their mighty branches, and I wanted to convey this through images born in my heart.

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I reflected on how we are connected, that I can breathe thanks to them, how similar our organisms are, that we are all one family and capable of living in peace and supporting each other, and that they also need support, just like me. Man is prone to a sense of self-destruction, but by allowing this, we inevitably destroy all living things, nature, and the universe.

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About

Anastasia Dutova is a Franco-Russian photographer who has been a resident for many years in the Geneva region. Her goal goes beyond simple physical representation, seeking to reveal the unexplored beauty of the human soul, which she tries to convey in her photographs. Her gaze is fixed on the search for inherent potential, and she strives to add a touch of magic and creation, often imperceptible in the rush of daily life. Anastasia finished her studies at RGUTIS (Moscow) for a Master of Fashion Design and Photography in 2010, and since then, she has continued to do personal projects and collaborate with brands, companies and personal commissions.

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