honorable mention
Karolina Jóźwiak poland
title
Melted area
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entry description
Theater... Drag Queens... Ballroom Scene... I started photographing these three worlds almost two years ago. Being all the time sensitive to emotions of others I think a lot about myself as a photographer. Why I chose these worlds and which one is mine? For me taking pictures is being all the time on the edge of two worlds. Participate in reality and at the same time be its guest. Giving so much attention and receiving so much trust. Showing emotions of others but in the same time revealing your own soul. Being honest with yourself to find the answer. This story is about sadness and joy in my life. About being always in between, in this melted area, entangled in several worlds. At this point of my life I am looking for this transformation, transition from one world to another. This crossing is a safe place for me. I feel like home in this specific moment.about the photographer
Karolina Jóźwiak is a photographer who was born in Warsaw, Poland. She holds a master's degree in philosophy from The University of Warsaw. She combines commercial and art in her work. Specializes in theatrical, documentary and portrait photography. The main subject of her photos is always human. She tries to observe its nature and at the same time document the passage of time. When photographing she experiences delight and longing. As a result, her works are an attempt to create a visual memory. She dedicates most of her time to photography. Karolina collaborate, amog others, with The Arnold Szyfman Polish Theater in Warsaw, The Gustaw Holoubek Dramatic Theater in Warsaw, The Stefan Jaracz Ateneum Theater in Warsaw, LGBT Film Festival or Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art.back to gallery