ANTONIO COELHO
State of Mind: The Theater of the Modern Mind

State of Mind: The Theater of the Modern Mind dissects the fragmented psyche of contemporary society, offering a visual and satirical exploration of mental states shaped by consumerism, technology and social pressures. Each piece transforms the human head into a canvas filled with disturbing objects, symbolizing corruption, fear, addiction and isolation. Familiar forms like legos, gears, and balloons metaphorically expose the commodification of thought, the mechanization of the self, and emotional desolation. This collection confronts viewers with sharp yet poetic depictions that reflect the collision between personal agency and social manipulation. Through bold minimalism, selected colors and different arrangement, the series invites introspection and emotional resonance. State of Mind blurs the line between surrealism and reality, provoking critical reflection on the forces that shape our consciousness.

Author
Multi awarded photographer with particular interest in conceptual, still-life, architecture and nature photography.
Some Awards:
Xposure 2017 winner
Sony awards 2018 and 2020 winner, shortlisted and commended
FAPA AWARDS 2017, 2019, 2021 - Nominee

2021
Gold award and 2nd place at MIFA , silver at MIFA
2nd place at VIPA awards, first edition.
WPE awards , gold award;
Umbra awards 2019 and 2020, 2nd place in architecture;
2Xposure 2021-guest photographer;
Gold award at Bifa and PX3, nominated as Advertising best new talent
PX3 gold winner, 1st place winner in advertising
IPA winner advertising photographer of the year
BIFA Awards - silver award
ND awards gold and 1st place winner
APA awards 2019 and 2020 HM

2022
APA winner in abstract
ND Awards gold, 1st place (the world today), 3rd place (cities, one vision)
IPA 2nd place advertising
PX3 gold, special photographer of the year
MIFA New talent of the year (The world today)
Urban photo awards - winner (the world today)

Website
https://www.instagram.com/antonio_bernardino_/

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