XENIA CHETRAR
Solitary Play

‘Solitary Play’ speaks to themes of stillness, growth, and the quiet rituals of childhood. It invites us to remember the hours spent alone, yet content. There is no performance here, only presence.

Shot on Cinestill 50D, the film’s softness matched the mood. It felt like a fleeting glimpse into a moment of growing up — that in-between space where childhood starts to shift, quietly, without anyone noticing.

Author
Xenia Chetrar is a visual artist specialising in classic analog techniques.

Xenia has had passion for film photography since she picked up her first film camera at the age of 15. Since then, she has been experimenting with different cameras and analog techniques to create her own vision and style.

Her work has been featured in various personal and collective projects, emphasising the tactile and artistic potential of traditional photographic methods. Beyond her personal practice, she actively advocates for film photography by mentoring emerging photographers and leading an art collective that fosters creative collaboration within the medium.

Website
https://xeniachetrar.co.uk

Instagram
@whatxeniasees

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