I was drawn to photography from a young age, but at that time, being a photographer wasn’t considered a path. Since I was also interested in the human body, I became a physiotherapist.

In my last year of college, while studying for a neurology exam, I was walking down the library hall when I saw a poster for a photography course. It said, “Photography as a way to communicate.” An epiphany.

I took the course and discovered Diane Arbus and Sally Mann. Their work opened my eyes. It was strange and a bit unsettling. I realized photography is not only about beauty, it’s a way of communicating.

Afterward, I studied cinematography at the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade, where I gained a deeper understanding of lighting and visual storytelling.

As an introvert, before I found photography, I struggled to express myself. Through surreal self-portraits, I found my voice and began to communicate. Not just with others through my work, but with myself.

The process is intimate. I capture emotions that mirror what I feel. I don’t show my face in my work, leaving space for others to see themselves.

Although I began making art to express my own feelings, I’ve found it speaks to others as well.

Today, I live and work in San Francisco, where I create surreal self-portraits that explore the human body and emotion. My work has been shown internationally, including at the de Young Museum, and is part of private collections around the world.