Photomanipulation nominee

I grew up with Russian influences and as a child I had many different matryoshka dolls. All of them were very traditional. At some point I asked myself what a modern matryoshka might look like today? I thought back to the women's movement in the 1970s. Which is why I chose an original 70s wallpaper as the background. As a contrast: I chose very modern clothes. A leather jacket that only men wore at the time. Bluish short hair and a strong pose of the hands. To show what women achieved during the last decades. Each matryoshka represents a generation: Grandmother, mother, daughter, and the smallest one is the granddaughter. Which will get its own personality over the years.

Bella's passion for art was evident from a young age. In 2009, she discovered her true calling in portrait photography and began to develop her own unique style, which belongs to the style of Surrealism and partly also to Dadaism. Her works often featuring the female body, exploring the role of femininity or themes of self-esteem, diversity, or our relationship to nature. Which she represents in multi-faceted ways through the use of photo editing.

In 2012 Bella moved to Berlin, where she began to take on commercial work for international musicians, authors, and journalists. Her work has been recognized with several international awards, including gold, silver, and bronze medals, as well as first and second placements. Bella has also been featured in live interviews, publications, and exhibitions of her work.

Bella's work is known for its emotive and introspective nature, reflecting her personal experiences and perspectives. Her pieces are thus often deeply personal. She has received acclaim for her ability to connect with viewers on a deep and emotional level.

She is particularly interested in the idea of creating artworks with therapeutic statements and effects and making them accessible to everyone.