An emotional rollercoaster can be captured in the blink of an eye, a raised eyebrow or a battering of eyelashes. In an exploration of eye contact, Oscar Ciutat’s photographic work, Caged, explores the notion of whether an animal’s eyes are the windows to their soul. Oscar visited his local zoo in Barcelona to explore animals in captivity, and to discover whether their life behind bars would be apparent in their facial expressions. Oscar’s subjects portray emotive messages. Tired eyes, apprehensive glances, and the occasional glare are all displayed with raw honesty and, at times, uncomfortable proximity. The donkey shies away from Oscar’s lens, whilst the bear challenges the viewer to a passionate staring competition.
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