Columna – Sonia Celma (Photography)
Original music composed for the photographic project Columna by Sonia Celma, awarded the Descubrimientos PHE25 Prize by PHotoESPAÑA.
Columna is a profound and emotional exploration of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, addressing not only the condition itself but also the intricate human relationships and the journey of personal healing.
Sonia Celma (b. 1974, Alcañiz, Spain) is distinguished by her unique vision that seamlessly integrates architecture, music, and photography. These three disciplines have profoundly shaped her perception of space, time, and form. While architecture has influenced her signature style, and music has shaped her approach to composition, it is photography that has allowed her to delve deeply into the essence of the human experience—examining those who create and inhabit spaces and find solace in music.
The photographic project Columna is a heartfelt tribute to her daughter Carla, who, as a teenager, endured scoliosis and wore a brace for seven years. Through this project, Sonia aims to heal the emotional wounds that arose during this challenging journey between mother and daughter. To achieve this, she employs three artistic mediums: a photobook, an exhibition, and an audiovisual work.
credits
Oboe: Carla Aguiló Celma
Cello: Sonia Celma
Recorded at: Masterlogic Studios, Mas de las Matas, Teruel, Spain
Composed, mixed, and mastered by: Rafa Ramos Sania in València
Cover photo: Sonia Celma