Natalija Gormalova is one of our two highly commended from our Milim Community Photo Competition
Natalija Gormalova is a visual artist working in photography, film and moving image. In her works she is exploring social and environmental issues, global migration, cultures and identities. “For me photography and film is a journey into the soul of the world and I see importance and value in visual storytelling and unveiling the common truths.”
In Accra she is part of a creative collective called Afrodistrict that aims at breaking stereotypes and changing perceptions of Africa through visual storytelling.
Natalija lives and works between London and Accra, Ghana and works as a freelance photographer and filmmaker for various media outlets and international NGO’s.
About the work: Complexities of the Mind, Imagination & Reality
In the world swallowed by pandemic, social media and fake realities, I am turning my lens onto stories that reflect the state of mind and people who are turning to nature in search of truth and as a way of healing. I wanted to create a multi-layered portrait of identity and mental health in our youth who turn to imaginative mindscapes to escape the pain of reality.
This project is a response to the ongoing climate change crisis and how it affects the mental state of our youth that feel the weight of responsibility to heal the Earth while trying to heal themselves.
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