Taking four months to complete and two days to shoot, the over-underwater photography is a whimsical presentation of Freudian thought. The lower depths of Zankoul’s “iceberg”—which are usually hidden to the human eye—are used to evoke emotions like paranoia, as sharks appear to swirl around the room. ‘Unseen’ also encapsulates the lighter side of the spectrum, symbolizing the growth of life with blossoming blooms and the softest of lighting.

Speaking about her work, Zankoul told All That Is Interesting, “There is an intention or message behind every photo I take. The way an image is composed, the use of symbols, the lighting and the color choices are all part of the message conveyed. My photos explore the charm and mystery of the human psyche. Each work carries a different notion touching on the psychological aspect of humans.
“Bizarre situations, misplaced items, surreal dimensions, strange struggles leave the mind to wander in a possibility of interpretations; to re-invent and complete unfinished stories, to explore unanswered questions. Through my pictures, I invite the viewer to decipher the hidden symbols and interact with the picture to reflect on his reality and personal experience. What seems to be so unreal in the first place, could be closer than we expect, to the complexities of our mind.”