Portrait nominee

In this picture you can see a small still growing tree and an adolescent boy. This tree grows indoors and, since the beginning of the pandemic, young people have also mainly spent their time indoors. They grow up in isolation, just like this young tree. The gaze is longingly directed towards the window, towards the light, towards the outside world.
I shot it with a Lensbaby lense to create this blur effect around the model. No added blur filter.

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.