Award-winning conceptual and fashion photographer Mohamed Azmeel, better known by his artist name Double Dot, unveiled his solo exhibition 'The White Fire: The plight of coral reefs' in capital city Male'.
Mohamed Azmeel's solo exhibition 'The White Fire' utilized a large collection of faux coral he obtained. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION
The exhibition banner of Azmeel's 'The White Fire: The plight of coral reefs' outside the National Art Gallery. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION
Mohamed Azmeel offers a deep look into the plight of coral reefs. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION
Azmeel's 'The White Fire' is being displayed at luxury resort Jumeirah Vittaveli following the debut at the National Art Gallery in capital city Male'.
Azmeel took less than 30 days to complete the shootings. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / MIHAARU
The critically acclaimed photographer merged conceptual photography and awareness to bring a haunting new perspective into the plight of coral reefs. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION
The model is adorned with a giant coral crown and urchin necklace. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION
According to Azmeel, certain images took over 14 hours to complete. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION
Azmeel solely used Maldivians as his subjects to shoot his concept. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION
Offering a glimpse into a threatened world below the water, Azmeel's concept aims to raise awareness on the impact crisis has on the marine environment. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION
The images were conceptualized and photographed by award-winning photographer Azmeel to create awareness on the climate crisis. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION
The 'Muraka Faaru' (Coral Wall) component of the exhibition comprised of 10 coral-filled photographs. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION
Mohamed Azmeel's solo exhibition 'The White Fire' utilized a large collection of faux coral he obtained. PHOTO: AHMED AIHAM / THE EDITION