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      <image:caption>From the TIFA Gold-winning series “My Japan.”A contemplative portrait reflecting on time, fragility and the fleeting nature of youth. The cracked pomegranate becomes a symbol of vitality slowly fading away, like time slipping through one’s hands.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Frozen Memory explores the fragility of emotion suspended in time. A female figure, partially obscured behind layers of fractured ice, appears frozen—both literally and metaphorically. Encased with her are delicate fragments of handwoven lace, preserved like fossilized memories. The ice does not destroy them; it protects them, seals them, and renders them timeless.The woman's …</image:caption>
      <image:title>Artistic portrait of a woman behind cracked ice, with frozen lace patterns symbolizing memory, silence, and emotional preservation – fine art conceptual photography by Maria Tulchinskaya.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Breaking the Silence captures the moment before thaw — a fragile body encased in fractured ice, surrounded by frozen lace motifs. The woman turns inward, protecting herself, yet the composition tells a different story: the ice is breaking. The silence is under pressure. The memory is beginning to move.The lace — once symbols of softness, domesticity, and tradition — now re…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Fine art portrait of a woman enclosed in cracked ice and frozen lace, symbolizing suppressed memory, inherited silence, and the beginning of emotional release – by Maria Tulchinskaya.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>In Lace Eden, a woman stands barefoot in a sacred, symbolic space: a constructed garden of lace trees and angels, where every element echoes themes of protection, femininity, and inner mythology. Her dress is made of handwoven lace — both garment and armor. A red embroidered motif over her heart pulses quietly with meaning, suggesting vulnerability, memory, and the essence of …</image:caption>
      <image:title>Symbolic portrait of a woman standing barefoot in a lace garden with embroidered heart motif, surrounded by lace angels and trees, evoking themes of memory, sacred femininity, and ancestral ritual – fine art photography by Maria Tulchinskaya.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>In this photograph, a woman is gently enveloped in lace, evoking the veils often seen in Orthodox iconography of the Mother figure. Her steady, direct gaze emanates quiet strength, stillness, and inner serenity. With one hand placed over her chest in a gesture of reverence, she invokes a deep connection to ancestral memory and childhood roots.The handwoven lace intensifies this …</image:caption>
      <image:title>Portrait of a woman in handwoven lace veil, hand on chest, symbolizing memory, sacred femininity, and cultural heritage – fine art photography by Maria Tulchinskaya.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>In this photograph, a woman gazes downward, her bare figure gently framed by a halo-like crown of lace. The intricate lacework evokes sacredness and spirituality, bridging the human body with ancestral memory and the silent strength of generations past.Her contemplative posture radiates quiet introspection, vulnerability, and grace. She folds into herself slightly, as if preserv…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Portrait of a contemplative woman with a lace halo, symbolizing sacred femininity, memory, and ancestral connection – fine art photography by Maria Tulchinskaya.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Womb of Lace is a visual meditation on rebirth, vulnerability, and the protective layers we inherit and construct. A nude figure lies curled in the fetal position, surrounded by a vast expanse of handwoven lace. The body folds into itself—not from shame, but from an instinct to return inward, to safety, to origin.This image evokes vulnerability, a return to origin, and a mergi…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Black-and-white fine art photograph of a nude woman curled in fetal position on a large lace textile, symbolizing rebirth, vulnerability, and ancestral memory – photography by Maria Tulchinskaya.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Ancestral Threads is a visual genealogy — a portrait stitched together from fragments of the past. Behind the central figure stretches a wall of vintage photographs: ancestors, strangers, echoes. Their gazes intersect with hers, woven together by a tangled map of threads — not decorative, but visceral. They resemble veins, neural pathways, and umbilical cords, connecting gen…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Portrait of a woman in black in front of a collage of old family photographs connected with threads, symbolizing ancestral memory, fragmented identity, and generational continuity – fine art photography by Maria Tulchinskaya.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Neural Lineage explores the invisible architecture of inheritance. A woman sits in stillness, surrounded by black-and-white photographs of those who came before her. Threads extend from these portraits toward her head and heart, like nerves or synapses, forming a living diagram of emotional memory.This is not a genealogical chart — it’s a nervous system of remembrance. The p…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Portrait of a woman in black surrounded by vintage family photos connected with threads, symbolizing roots, inherited memory, and intergenerational presence – fine art photography by Maria Tulchinskaya</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Who I Am Is Who They Were is a visual meditation on generational identity. Composed from fragments of three women's portraits — the artist, her mother, and grandmother — this collage is not simply a reconstruction, but a quiet revelation of how identity is inherited, layered, and splintered across time.The torn edges are left exposed. The cracks between generations are not e…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Fine art collage combining torn portraits of three generations of women into one face, symbolizing inherited identity, maternal lineage, and emotional continuity – by Maria Tulchinskaya.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>The Carried Line is a portrait of living connection — a woman gently holds and weaves threads into her own hair, as if braiding the story of her lineage into the strands of her being. Around her, vintage family photographs float like echoes, each tied to her by a fine white thread. These threads are more than visual — they are veins of memory, umbilical cords, ancestral life…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Portrait of a woman weaving threads into her hair, connected to vintage family photos around her, symbolizing emotional inheritance and intergenerational identity – fine art by Maria Tulchinskaya.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>What the Ice Remembers is a portrait of layered perception — a woman holds a shard of frozen lace over one eye, as if trying to see the world through a memory suspended in time. The fragment is both lens and barrier: it conceals, distorts, preserves.The lace frozen in ice becomes a symbol of fragile inheritance — of emotions too delicate or dangerous to touch directly. Its p…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Portrait of a woman holding a shard of ice with frozen lace over one eye, symbolizing fragile memory, inherited silence, and dual perception – fine art photography by Maria Tulchinskaya.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Frozen Voice is a portrait of restrained memory and silent resistance. A woman gazes directly at the viewer — her mouth covered, her throat adorned with fractured ice. Embedded within the ice is a fragment of lace: delicate, ancestral, and now frozen. The lace, symbol of warmth, femininity, and care, becomes cold and brittle — like emotions long held back, or stories never t…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Portrait of a woman in black with mouth covered and lace frozen in cracked ice on her neck, symbolizing emotional silence, memory repression, and the fragile power of expression – fine art photography by Maria Tulchinskaya.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Preserved for Silence is a still life of suspended tenderness. Three lace doilies — fragile symbols of domesticity, heritage, and care — are encased in thick, fractured ice. Each fragment holds the echo of a woman’s touch, now frozen in time, protected and muted by cold.The image reads like a frozen archive: a collection of gestures, patterns, and stories that were never f…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Fine art image of three lace doilies frozen in cracked ice, symbolizing emotional preservation, ancestral memory, and the silencing of feminine history – by Maria Tulchinskaya.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Here, I aimed to capture not only external limitations but also internal barriers that we may construct for ourselves. These constraints can be even more complex and dramatic than external factors, as they are directly linked to our own beliefs, fears, and expectations.</image:caption>
      <image:title>Black and white photograph of a person in a dark suit, crouched within a visually drawn cube.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>This exploration focuses on moments when individuals find themselves at their lowest, feeling powerless to move forward. The black-and-white images symbolize the challenges immigrants encounter and the uncertainty of finding their place in a new environment. Although this series deviated from my initial concept, it became a significant milestone in my creative journey, helping m…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Black and white image of a person in a black, Instead of a head, there is a cluster of branches</image:title>
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      <image:caption>The image symbolizes vulnerability and the desire to find refuge in a new environment, reflecting the complex emotional and psychological aspects of moving to another country. This photograph explores not only the physical but also the mental state of a person striving to find a new home and comfort in an often unwelcoming and alien environment. It is designed to provoke thought…</image:caption>
      <image:title>This black and white photograph of a naked woman curled up in a fetal position inside a visually drawn house</image:title>
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      <image:caption>This black and white photograph of a boy overlaid with children's drawings and Russian text explores the psychology of children and the interaction between a child's inner world and their external expressions. The image shows the profile of the boy, partially overlaid with another, more faded image of his face, creating an effect of multiplicity or a divided personality. The dra…</image:caption>
      <image:title>This black and white photograph of a boy overlaid with children's drawings and Russian text.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>This series was not only an exploration of the theme of emigration for me but also an opportunity for self-reflection and growth. It helped me better understand myself and my own path of adaptation in a new environment, as well as realize the importance of freeing oneself from internal limitations to achieve true freedom and self-realization.</image:caption>
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      <image:loc>https://i.wfolio.com/x/OLCrsN4VlewAI-8Jvpg0hHDryaJiZ2xd/DE3ZqrnTpb4Z_ifeWqEEDdBUTwo7Hvgy/P3TEp-0NzXkOITgayi6d_iD_AK5-dVYv/8bDol9WbiAAmkGLhOcG9VvziNjqgTMSk.jpg</image:loc>
      <image:caption>This photograph is part of a larger project exploring the interweaving of personal history and cultural identity in the context of emigration. The image combines elements of black-and-white photography with visual narratives: handwritten text and children's drawings overlaid on a woman's profile. These layers not only add visual depth but also symbolize the inner world of the su…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Black and white photograph of a woman's profile overlaid with handwritten Russian text and children's drawings. </image:title>
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      <image:caption>Unraveling the tangle of complex emotions, I find my face.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>On the other hand, threads can also symbolize constraints and entanglements. They may represent the very barriers that hinder us from moving forward, restricting our freedom and self-expression. These threads can be as complex and tangled as the challenges of adapting to a new environment and culture. They may also reflect internal conflicts and fears that limit our ability to a…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>For children caught up in the process of emigration, the challenges can be even more acute because often it is not their own choice, and their perception of the situation heavily depends on the adults who are present. This photograph aims to highlight that children in such situations experience significant emotional strain and dependency on their parents or guardians, making the…</image:caption>
      <image:title>black and white portrait of a boy capturing a moment of contemplation </image:title>
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      <image:caption>Each photograph in this series became a symbol of a specific limitation or barrier, whether it be fear, insecurity, or a sense of loss. I aimed to show how these constraints can hinder our development and adaptation in a new environment and how crucial it is to acknowledge and overcome them.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>his process of self-awareness and self-acceptance can be healing and liberating. When we find our face, we gain a sense of wholeness and self-assurance that helps us overcome obstacles and grow as individuals. It also allows us to better understand and empathize with others, as we realize the commonality of our human experiences and emotions</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>On one hand, the threads visualize connections - ties to homeland, family, culture, and traditions. They reflect the close bonds that may persist even when physically distant from one's roots. These threads serve as a reminder that, despite the distance, these connections remain with us and influence our lives in a new environment. They also symbolize the quest for new connectio…</image:caption>
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    <loc>https://mariatulchinskaya.com/mermaid-emigrants-tale</loc>
    <lastmod>2026-06-30</lastmod>
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      <image:caption>This captures the nuanced struggles of adapting to a new world. The subject, confronts the viewer with a serene yet detached expression. A large, iridescent butterfly covers her eye, symbolizing her attempts to connect with new friends in an unfamiliar environment. This beautiful yet obstructive butterfly illustrates the paradox of her situation—while she is drawn to the vibra…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This image eloquently symbolizes the disoriented and inverted reality often experienced by immigrants. The photograph depicts a woman's face submerged in a clear bowl, mirrored by the water, with her gaze directly confronting the viewer, creating a sense of intimacy and vulnerability. The presence of two goldfish swimming nearby underscores a lingering connection to her aquatic,…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Upside-down portrait of woman reflected in fishbowl with goldfish, symbolizing displacement and transformation</image:title>
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      <image:caption>The bubbles symbolizing the ephemeral and delicate nature of her current state. These bubbles can be seen as protective yet fragile barriers, echoing the mermaid's own precarious situation in a new and unfamiliar environment. The use of clear, bubble-like elements visually enhances the theme of vulnerability, serving as a reminder of the thin veil between the known and the unkno…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This image, the subject emerges from her traditional aquatic environment into an alien terrestrial realm, symbolically carrying with her two fish—representatives of her past life and skills that were vital in her underwater world but are now obsolete on land. Clad in a headwrap that conceals her gills beneath, she embodies the struggle of carrying remnants of a past life that …</image:caption>
      <image:title>Woman in white dress holding fish, symbolizing migration, transformation, and displacement</image:title>
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      <image:caption>In this visual metaphor, the subject gazes wistfully into a glass of water containing an eerie, floating eye. The pink swim cap she wears suggests a displaced entity, one that has been removed from her natural aquatic environment. This image poignantly captures her longing for her lost world, underscoring the theme of irretrievable change and the impossibility of returning to a …</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This powerful image from Maria Tulchinskaya's "Mermaid" series captures a striking visual metaphor for the immigrant experience. The photograph depicts a woman, swathed in bandages, holding a sizable fish—an emblem of her origins and the life she has left behind. Her expression is serene yet pensive, embodying the solitude and the contemplation that accompany displacement.This…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This portrait marks the transition from Maria Tulchinskaya's "Mermaid" series to her next project, "Thistle: Labyrinths of Emigration." Here, the protagonist is depicted in a contemplative pose, holding a bouquet of thistle, which symbolizes resilience and survival in harsh conditions—mirroring the trials faced by emigrants. The thistle's sharp edges and hardy nature reflect t…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This image vividly captures the emotional conflict of a heroine who, though somewhat adapted to her new environment, yearns for the world where she was born—a world that no longer has a place for her. Surrounded by fish that swim freely around her, she appears as an anomaly; her disheveled hair and closed eyes suggest a longing to escape her current reality. The aquatic elemen…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This powerful image captures a striking visual metaphor for the immigrant experience. The photograph depicts a woman, swathed in bandages, holding a sizable fish—an emblem of her origins and the life she has left behind. Her expression is serene yet pensive, embodying the solitude and the contemplation that accompany displacement.This piece invites viewers to ponder the nuance…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Woman in white holding a fish, symbolizing new beginnings in a strange land.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>This photograph from Maria Tulchinskaya's "Mermaid" series captures a woman emerging as if from the depths, set against a backdrop of bubbles that evoke the underwater realm of her past. Her stoic expression and the bubbles issuing from her mouth suggest her attempt to speak or breathe in a new environment, symbolizing the often silent struggle immigrants face when adapting to a…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Woman with bubbles emerging from mouth, symbolizing silent struggle and adaptation.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>This image from series portrays the unsettling transition of a mermaid into the human world, emphasizing the physical and psychological scars of cultural assimilation. The stark bandages and the eerie sea urchin on her mouth symbolize the painful silencing of her past life and identity. Through the use of visual metaphors, Tulchinskaya eloquently captures the profound sense of i…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Woman with head bandage and thistle, embodying resilience and healing.</image:title>
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      <image:caption>Series portrays a young woman partially obscured by glass vases, evoking a sense of being trapped or cut off. The juxtaposition of her clear, direct gaze and the distortion caused by the glass symbolizes the barriers and challenges faced by immigrants adapting to a new environment. The inclusion of a swim cap and the water-like distortions in the glass layers highlight themes of…</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>This image intertwines fantasy with reality, depicting a woman shrouded in a transparent, fishbowl-like headpiece, topped with a solitary fish. The setting—a muted, overcast landscape—complements the surreal yet subdued expression of the subject, enhancing the allegory of isolation and detachment experienced by immigrants. This piece artistically explores themes of confineme…</image:caption>
      <image:title>Woman with fishbowl headpiece symbolizes isolation in surreal portrait.</image:title>
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