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A Show of Hands

High School
By Cristina Pinton, posted on Nov 9, 2023

The symbolism of hands and touch became even more relevant during the pandemic; in particular, in the context of virtual versus “real” or in-person relationships and interactions. That’s when I decided to find space in my AP Photo class to combine photographs of hands interacting with a virtual feature. The resulting images were powerful examples of the use of line as a visual agent of emotion and story.

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