Series description
The way we label ourselves and our surroundings influences our own subjectivity and sense of place. In this series I wanted to share the vision of the Colombian city of Medellín, as it became the country's first Special District of Science, Technology and Innovation. This has given the people who live here a new way of presenting the city, creating a different focus for tourism and the economy.
Biography
Artista visual y plástica, estudiante actual de Artes plásticas de la Universidad de Antioquia de Medellín .
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Over the course of the year it was interesting to see how the city changed, along with the way people perceived it. With this photograph I wanted to highlight the visual connection between the city at night and a circuit board.
© Maria Camila Castañeda, Colombia, Shortlist, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
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I took this photograph to show how we live within the rebranded city, and how we are a fundamental part of the change.
© Maria Camila Castañeda, Colombia, Shortlist, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
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The idea of creating a 'Valley of Software' has accompanied the new naming of the city, which is seen here at night.
© Maria Camila Castañeda, Colombia, Shortlist, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
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Lights are a common thread that runs through the series. The Metrocable transport system is a part of Medellín that speaks of science and technology.
© Maria Camila Castañeda, Colombia, Shortlist, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards
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The Metrocable connects to parts of the city with a notoriously troubled history, such as La Sierra. However, now that it is within easy reach, the neighbourhood is emerging quickly from its violent past.
© Maria Camila Castañeda, Colombia, Shortlist, Student competition, In a Changing World, 2023 Sony World Photography Awards