Luiza Michalewicz
Mama
In the remote Omo Valley, a Mursi mother stands between tradition and the modern world. Her scarifications tell stories older than time — symbols of pride, identity, and beauty. Holding her child, she represents a world few have seen, where every mark reveals a journey, spirit, and identity.
Awards
World Photo Annual
2025Nominee
People
Non Professional
Mama
In the remote Omo Valley, a Mursi mother stands between tradition and the modern world. Her scarifications tell stories older than time — symbols of pride, identity, and beauty. Holding her child, she represents a world few have seen, where every mark reveals a journey, spirit, and identity.
About Artist
Luiza Michalewicz
Born in Poland during communist times, Luiza first trained as a professional acrobat, which opened the door to international travel and cultural exchange. At 18, she moved to the USA, studying biology and psychology in Charlotte, NC, before relocating to Adelaide, Australia, where she started a family, earned an MBA, and co-founded a business. In 2011, Luiza embraced her true passion—photography—completing a Photo Imaging degree at the Centre for Creative Photography in Adelaide. Over the past 15 years, her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions, reflecting her journey, curiosity, and love for visual storytelling—celebrated for its energy, cultural depth, and unique ability to capture the spirit of people and places.
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