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Irina Jomir

Irina Jomir

The Pact of Silence

The Pact of Silence traces a secret covenant between women — a vow of protection and defiance. Through hidden messages stitched in Morse and flowers declaring war, they speak in codes of survival, rebellion, and sacrifice where words cannot safely live.

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Art of Storytelling Contest

2025

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Conceptual/Abstract

Professional

The Pact of Silence

The Pact of Silence traces a secret covenant between women — a vow of protection and defiance. Through hidden messages stitched in Morse and flowers declaring war, they speak in codes of survival, rebellion, and sacrifice where words cannot safely live.

About Artist

Irina Jomir

Irina Jomir (b. 1983, Chisinau, Moldova) is an internationally acclaimed fine art and portrait photographer based in Norway. Her work is celebrated for its emotional resonance and symbolically rich visual narratives, exploring themes of feminine experience, psychological depth, and human complexity. Jomir was named Photographer of the Year at the 2023 Budapest International Foto Awards, won 1st Place in Photography & Printmaking at the Women United Art Prize 2024, and received Overall Winner at the 25th Julia Margaret Cameron Awards. She was also a finalist in the Luxembourg Art Prize, further affirming her reputation as a visionary in contemporary photography. Her work has been exhibited internationally, including at the Chianciano Biennale (Italy), House of Lucie (Budapest & Athens), Decode Gallery (United States), and in upcoming exhibitions at FotoNostrum Gallery (Spain) and Weiz Kunsthaus (Austria) in 2026. Destiny – The Shaping of Fate now resides in the permanent collection of the Chianciano Terme Art Museum in Tuscany, Italy. Her image Poppyseed Dancer was recently featured in Forbes as part of a spotlight on the Siena Creative Photo Awards. Drawing inspiration from art history and pioneering women artists, Jomir’s practice merges classical sensibility with digital finesse—inviting viewers to enter symbolic, psychological, and spiritual realms. Through her evocative imagery, she continues to redefine the boundaries of fine art photography on the international stage.

Irina Jomir

Photographic Areas of Focus

People, People, Portrait

Location

Norway

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