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The series explores space as a constructed entity that shapes perception. Geometric elements function as markers of order, orientation, and the search for a connection between human presen-ce and the surrounding environment.

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Photographer of the Year Contest

2026

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Conceptual

Non Professional

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The series explores space as a constructed entity that shapes perception. Geometric elements function as markers of order, orientation, and the search for a connection between human presen-ce and the surrounding environment.

About Artist

Olesja Brandt

Olesja Brandt was born in 1978 in Omsk, Russia. She lives and works in Germany. She became involved in photography in 2023 and has since been actively deve-loping her artistic practice. Her work has been presented in international group exhibitions, including at the Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Florida, USA (2026); The Glasgow Gallery of Photography, Glasgow, Scotland (2026); an exhibition held as part of Rencontres de la Photographie, Arles, France (2026); LENSCRATCH — Fine Art Photography, USA (2026); Decagon Gallery, USA (2026); Blue Sky Gallery, USA (2026); and Gallery Carlotta, United Kingdom (2026). Olesja was awarded third place in the People category at the 2026 Internatio-nal Photography Competition, organized by the Florida Museum of Photogra-phic Arts, Florida, USA. She was also selected among the Top 25 best images at the Dodho Portrait Awards 2026, Barcelona, Spain.

Olesja Brandt

Photographic Areas of Focus

Architecture, Architecture, Minimalism, Minimalism, People

Location

Germany

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