diploma of photography portfolio
united by darkness
United by Darkness is a visual project inspired by the current fight for equal rights of women and the LGBT+ community in countries with conservative governments, like Poland.
It focuses on the feelings of people experiencing discrimination. Each photo represents a different topic/emotion, in a subtle, conceptual way, with the use of symbols. Among the topics, they tell the story of belonging, separation of families, experiencing hate speech and propaganda vs feeling free, mental health issues and a common stereotype of a woman, destined to be a mother.
Sometimes, while reading the news, we get overwhelmed by images. I want the viewers to stop for a moment, question, try to understand and guide into the world of emotions, personal, not anonymous. By this project, I want to show my support to protestors in Poland and speak up against people whose actions deeply affect women and the LGBT+ community.
Photos were exhibited at 107 Redfern St Art Space (Diploma Graduate Exhibition).
Awards: Highly Commended Award by Capture Magazine, 21’ Australasia’s Top Emerging Photographers, Category: Open.
MUSIC TO LISTEN WHILE WATCHING
Log in to your Spotify to listen to my short playlist with mix of songs in Polish.
how can you support ?
Spread the awareness, don’t be indifferent when you see or hear hateful comments, promote women’s rights and support local NGOs.
Polish Women and abortion ban
Article and video by BBC:
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-55838210
Summary in a short video of the issue by Vox:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmSXB7ukH4M
Organizations supporting women and abortion in Poland:
Federation for Woman and Family Planning (website in Polish and English)
About: https://en.federa.org.pl Donations: https://en.federa.org.pl/support-womens-rights/
Abortion Dream Team (website in Polish)
About: http://aborcyjnydreamteam.pl