ANIA BEMBEN
POMIĘDZY

Ania Bemben’s project Pomiędzy encapsulates the intricate narratives of a teenager’s life through the lens of a mother’s perspective. It delicately navigates this transitional phase of adolescence. For the teenager, it is the period between childhood and adulthood. For the mother, it is a time when her role as a mother is changing. It can be challenging for both. Adeptly, the photographer crafts each photograph as a window into this rich narrative, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the complex emotions and experiences of adolescence. At times, it feels like we are peeking into their world. In some portraits, the teenager’s gaze towards the viewer suggests: ‘I see you, don’t look at me’ or ‘What do you want?’ 

Through subtle yet powerful visual cues, Bemben captures the essence of teenage defiance and vulnerability, prompting introspection and empathy from the audience.

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