Are we two strangers now?

Photographer

Rik Roos

Category

People Photography - Nudes

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2026

Country / Region:

Netherlands

Are we two strangers now? explores the human consequences when intimacy and trust abruptly turns into distance. The series stems from the personal experience of being ghosted — the sudden, one-sided ending of all contact by a loved one — but expands to a broader reflection on the fragility of human bonds in a hyperconnected yet emotionally distant society. ' In an era of individualism and increasing social isolation, interpersonal connections have become a critical lifeline for emotional well-being. Are we two strangers now? captures moments of disorientation, shame, and isolation, showing how disconnection reverberates through the body, the domestic space, and everyday routines. The project examines how digital and social ties shape resilience, belonging, and the ability to navigate fragile interpersonal relationships.

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