Photography has attracted me from a young age. But back then being a photographer wasn't a thing. As I also had an interest in the human body I became a physiotherapist.
In my last year of college, I was studying for a neurology exam. While walking down the library hall I saw a poster for a photography course. It said “Photography as a way to communicate”. An epiphany!
I took an 8-month course, where I discovered Diane Arbus and Sally Mann. Their work opened my eyes. It was strange and a bit unsettling. I realize that photography is not only about beauty, it is a way of communicating.
Afterward, I attended a film school in Belgrade to study cinematography. There, I gained a deeper understanding of lighting and visual storytelling.
As an introvert, before I found photography, I felt like I was struggling to express myself. I knew I had things inside me, but I couldn't find the right way to do it. Photography became my language of expression.
Through surreal self-portraits, I found my voice, and I began to communicate. Not just with others through my work but also with myself.
The process is intimate. I capture the emotion that resembles what I feel. I don't show my face in my work, leaving space for others to see themselves.
Although I started making art for myself to express my feelings, I realized it also helps others.