Statement

Shades of her

Womanhood is complex and there is no right or wrong in being a woman. I believe it is important that women work together to create images of womanhood so they can be as honest and represented as possible. I like to capture women I know in a range of emotions. These portraits can show her vulnerability, her inner fiery, or her reaching out to her reflection. As an artist, I want to continue to explore the cosmos of emotions and stories within women from all ages, sizes, countries and classes.

Profile

Menen Basha

Menen Basha (b. 1998) is a photographer, born and raised in Los Angeles, California but is currently based in Tokyo, Japan. She mostly does the hair, makeup, styling, and creative direction for her photos as well.

Jury selection

Judged by Mika Ninagawa:

Every portrait was powerful.
They thoroughly capture the individuality of the person being portrayed and the artist's originality come out distinctly. It's a well-balanced work.

Links

• Instagram：@menen.b

  Website：https://menenbasha.com/