DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION BY ALEKSANDRA BANKOWICZ
Women I Talk To
12.09.24
25.09.24
FREE ENTRY
The series "Women I Talk To" by Aleksandra Bankowicz features portraits of women from various ethnic groups across Asia, focusing on their stories and struggles. This project transcends popular trend in travel photography by incorporating in-depth interviews, aiming to capture their unique experiences and personal narratives.
Through conversations, the portraits highlights the resilience and strength of women from ethnic minorities, offering a deeper understanding of their lives and cultures. Each portrait serves not only as a visual representation but also as an intimate portrayal of their voices and stories, bridging cultural gaps and fostering empathy.
Bankowicz collaborates closely with two NGO. They receive a profit from prints’ sale as a part of her “give back” initiative.
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Aleksandra Bankowicz started her career in film production over 20 years ago. After moving to Asia, her focus shifted toward photography and directing. Her filmography includes documentary titles: Series Thailand’s favorite restaurant, Shanghai Lullaby - music video, Life is Not a Play, Black and White, Flower of Silence as a producer, and Le Retour, as well as number of short video formats.
Her photographs and articles have appeared in publications such as Rita Baum—for “Noise of Riots, Istanbul”—The Neighbors—a periodical column on life in Asia, Documagazine in Finland —for “Paradise Lost, Pandemic in Thailand” and The Mensch in Brazil a photo essay on the city of Shanghai along with an article by Andrea Hunka.
Exhibitions of her photography projects include: A Free and Independent Woman—a group exhibition by Newsweek magazine (2008); Lego - The Real Land—a solo exhibition at the gallery café Lokalna (2014); B.I.K.E.—a solo exhibition at the Museum of Asia and Pacific in Warsaw (2019); BEACH—scheduled for Ilford Gallery in Bangkok (2020, canceled due to lockdown); Feminine Impact—a solo show at Lady Vietnam in Shanghai (November 2021); People Should Be Free and Beautiful—a photo essay from Bangkok’s Pride Parade at Gallery PIN31, Bangkok (2022). Paradise Lost - a group Street Photography show held in Glasgow (2023). ImageNation Milan 2024 collective exhibition at Fondacione Luciana Matalon as a part of Atlas of humanity initiative.
Bankowicz lives in Bangkok and works across Asia.
Information:
ADDRESS:
The Alchemy Experiment
157 Byres Road, G12 8TS
Glasgow
OPENING NIGHT:
Thursday 12th Sept 19.00-22.00
ARTIST TALK:
Wednesday 18th Sept 19.00-21.00
OPENING HOURS:
Mon - Thu 8.30-18.00
Fri 8.30-22.00
Sat 9.00-22.00
Sun 10.00-17.00
ARTIST LINKS:
NGO:
REACH's programs are designed to empower an entire community while placing a strong emphasis on promoting gender equality and women's empowerment. By uplifting all members of society, we create a stronger, more resilient community for everyone.
At the heart of REACH's initiatives is a commitment to women's rights and choices. As part of the Outreach program, REACH offers a Family Planning Project focused exclusively on women's reproductive health and autonomy. This program empowers women to make informed decisions about their bodies and futures, whether they choose to expand their families or not.
We’re excited to be a part of “give back” project by a photographer and filmmaker Aleksandra Bankowicz whose series Women I talk to will be on a show in Glasgow this year. Par:al profits from the sale will be going directly to support women that are under the care of REACH.
CEF Children’s Education Foundation ~ Vietnam came about to help Vietnamese girls remain in school due to the poverty of their families. We dream with them of a future without poverty, well-paid job they can be proud of, so they can be in a position to not just support themselves, but also their families. e will be collaborating with Aleksandra to support her wish to give back to Vietnamese ethnic women,
who she has spent 0me photographing. I feel honored that CEF ~ Vietnam will benefit from the sale of
her stunning photos, and be able to give further help to the ethnic women of Vietnam.
Women I Talk To
Artist Talk with Aleksandra Bankowicz
Wednesday 18th September 2024
7 - 9 PM
FREE ENTRY
Join us for an insightful art talk on the power of connection in documentary photography, led by Aleksandra Bankowicz.
This interactive discussion will explore the relationship between photographers and their subjects and will center on the core values of respect and vulnerability in modern photography: "How we connect with people, how photographers connect with their subjects. Where is the respect in modern photography? How we find the courage to approach the subject and how deep we need to dive to truly connect."
Bankowicz will share their personal journey through remote villages in Asia, offering insights into her approach to photography with a focus on women in ethnic minorities. The talk will feature raw, unpolished photo and video materials, offering an authentic glimpse into these powerful encounters.
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