EKATERINA

FROLOVA

Ekaterina Frolova is a documentary photographer based in Limassol, with a background in journalism and cultural studies.

Inspired by subtle controversies, she explores the complex relationships

between

people

space

time

and our ever-changing environment.

She is particularly drawn to capturing the energy of youth, viewing it as an enduring source of hope.

Jose

Jose lives alone in his small apartment in Havana; his son moved to the US, as many young Cubans do, so Jose hasn’t seen him for a very long time. He has his son’s pictures hanging on the wall — as a lasting reminder of him.

Olya

"Home is where you feel safe; where you’re surrounded with things that make your life easier and make you feel like you are standing on both feet, especially in the periods of turbulence.

The magic wand is also about safety and protection; if it gets too hard, I can always call upon a patronus."

A backstage shot taken at an abandoned Soviet factory while I was working on the "Young Cuba” project, a tribute to young energy and change.

El Vedado

Vedado is a central business district and urban neighborhood in Havana, Cuba. It is a more modern part of the city, developed in the first half of the 20th century during the Republic period. This is the neighborhood where I stayed and where most of the people I photographed for the “Young Cuba” portrait series live.

Lev

"Home is your habits. It’s hard to change your habits completely. That is why I lost my home in Russia. I don’t have a home now. Even though I used to".