'Gaemana' (working title)

Poland

Artist TOMASZ KAWECKI

2024 Shortlist

Tomasz Kawecki's work draws inspiration from natural phenomena, conceptualising his practice as a subjective documentary by examining the intersection of personal experience and cultural narratives.

Geamana is a project that documents a village submerged by toxic mining waste in 1978, exploring its environmental and social trauma. Through a combination of documentary and creative photography, Kawecki aims to capture the visible and hidden scars of the lands and its residents. By collecting oral histories and connecting with the community, the project explores themes of cultural preservation, ecological awareness and social justice.

'Gaemana' (working title)

Poland

Artist TOMASZ KAWECKI

2024 Shortlist

'Atlas'

France & United Kingdom

Visual Artist BENEDICT BRINK & PHOTOGRAPHER MARIE DÉHÉ

2024 Shortlist