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Apegos feroces

From a poetic, intimate, and self-referential voice, the series explores the painful process of reconstructing an emotional atlas of self. Through a journey of self-discovery, it unveils how childhood memories, hidden inheritance and trauma have shaped my identity, my body, and my narrative.

Awards

Color Photography Contest

2025

Silver

Conceptual

Non Professional

Apegos feroces

From a poetic, intimate, and self-referential voice, the series explores the painful process of reconstructing an emotional atlas of self. Through a journey of self-discovery, it unveils how childhood memories, hidden inheritance and trauma have shaped my identity, my body, and my narrative.

About Artist

Tania Barrenetxea

Tania Barrenetxea is a visual artist based in Bilbao, Spain. Her work constitutes an intimate narrative about identity and trauma. The artist employs raw vulnerability to create images that are rich with psychological and symbolic references, inviting the viewer to engage in an emotional way. Her multidisciplinary practice spans across various mediums including photography, poetry, textiles and archival materials.

Tania Barrenetxea

Photographic Areas of Focus

Fine Art

Location

Spain

Interview

Tania Barrenetxea - 2024 World Photo Annual | International Discovery of the Year | Non-Professional

Interview

Tania Barrenetxea - 2024 World Photo Annual |  International Discovery of the Year | Non-Professional
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Hakim Kabbaj

Hakim Kabbaj

Conceptual

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Fred Johnsson

Fred Johnsson

Fine Art

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Dale May

Dale May

Conceptual

Nominee
Lisha Sheng

Lisha Sheng

Conceptual

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