Photomanipulation nominee

Imagery captures the soul of the world.
This series of fantastical stories explores the human self in relation to nature. Be it the periodicity of life, the necessity of the right conditions to grow or the constant exchange of our innermost being with the world.

They attempt to carry the viewer to the unknown. To encourage reflection upon their inner workings.
So, take a look inside!
What do you see?
What is your connection to the world?
What gives you meaning?

Originally from Austria, Michaela is currently based in Berlin, Germany. She is a self-taught photographer focusing on fine art and portrait photography. For her online presence she is mainly known as Lia Niobe.

The over-arching theme of her work is the interaction between humans and nature. What began as surrealistic storytelling grew into a desire to explore the human self in relation to nature. This exploration has continued to raise questions, which she tries to give form to through her images. They are an attempt to envoke reconnection to the soul through stories and connectedness to natural elements.

Her images have been exhibited in Austria, Finland and Germany.