Noy Finer, from לבד (Alone)

‘Pronounced as “leh-vahd,” לְבַד is a Hebrew word meaning alone. לְבַד explores the emotional complexities of dealing with personal trauma, drawing from childhood memories and challenging family dynamics. As part of my healing process, I use portraiture as an outlet to convey feelings of isolation, exclusion, and loneliness. Through this work, I hope to encourage a collective understanding of the emotions associated withhuman connection, fostering empathy and dialogue around the nature of meaningful relationships both with loved ones and with ourselves.’ – Noy Finer

Photograph: Noy Finer/Courtesy The International Center of Photography