After years of swiping, scrolling, and double-tapping her way through an endless feed of "polished" posts, Marie Hyld found herself yearning for something real. So, camera in hand, the 24-year-old photographer set out to find it.
The product of her search is a breathtaking project titled Lifeconstruction, a series of photographs that show Hyld embracing, kissing, and spending time with various individuals. While their intimate poses may suggest that these people are Hyld's lovers or longtime partners, they're actually all strangers whom she met moments before each photo was taken.
We recently got in touch with Hyld to find out more about her project, which was first featured on Broadly Denmark. Take a closer look at her fascinating work below.
Editor's note: Some of the images below may be considered NSFW.
The photos in Hyld's series depict moments of intimacy that a couple may experience, from the sensual to the beautifully mundane.
Although Hyld posed with strangers, her pictures look surprisingly believable.
The number in the lower left corner of each image represents the amount of time Hyld spent with each person before the photo was taken.
Some of the pictures were taken in as little as 10 minutes after Hyld and the participant first met.
The idea behind this project arose out of Hyld's experiences on social media, which she found unfulfilling.
Hyld told INSIDER that she was tired of seeing the "same polished posts, pictures, and updates" online and on apps. When she realized she was "gasping for something real," Hyld decided it was time to take matters into her own hands.
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