BIO
D-Mo's early years in Poland were shaped by the constraints of Communist rule, limiting her exposure to diverse civilizations and cultures. However, a chance encounter with an extraordinary individual, whom her father had met at an exhibition in Amsterdam, changed the course of her fate. This man, with a skin tone unlike her own, ignited her curiosity and broadened her perspective. From that moment on, she yearned to learn more about his home country, its people, and their way of life. This desire to immerse herself in different places and cultures has only intensified as she has lived in various countries around the world, expanding her understanding beyond what textbooks can provide.
Through her artworks, D-Mo channels a charged emotional energy that conveys a sense of hope and humanity. Her pieces seek to capture the essence of our collective identity, while also exploring the ever-changing landscape of self-expression. With a deep appreciation for our diverse cultural landscape, she strives to inspire others and remind them of the potential for growth and transformation that lies within us all.
D-Mo is particularly drawn to singular images that can stand alone, regardless of subject, style, or format. Her artworks that hold her gaze the longest are the ones she continually returns to, as they encapsulate her passion for capturing the essence of humanity. With a unique perspective and a dedication to her craft, D-Mo's works serve as a powerful reminder of the beauty and complexity of our world.
Her art has been showcased around the world, including in Europe, the United States, New Zealand and Australia. Her works are held in various public and private collections, such as The Sydney Jewish Museum, The Regional Tweed Gallery, The National Library of Australia and the State Libraries of New South Wales and South Australia.
D-MO has found solace and inspiration in Australia since 2004.
EDUCATION: LIFE
EXHIBITIONS
2024
Aukland Festival of Photography , The Lonka Project, Auckland, New Zealand
Small Works Art Prize, At The Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
23/24 Finalist of the Taylor Wessing Exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, London, United Kingdom
2023
Prize Winner of the Hahnemuhle Summer Salon at the Centre For Contemporary Photography, Melbourne Australia
Head On Exhibition , The Lonka Project :: Bondi Beach Promenade, Sydney, Australia
Finalist of The Bowness Photography Prize 2023, Museum of Australian Photography, Melbourne, Australia
19th Julia Margaret Cameron Award Exhibition , FotoNostrum Gallery, Barcelona, Spain
Collectors’ Edition #9 :: Group Exhibition, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, NSW, Australia
Finalist :: Blue Mountains Portraits 2023 :: Group Exhibition, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, NSW, Australia
2022
Finalist :: Head On Portrait Festival 2022 :: Bondi Pavilion, NSW, Australia
Shutter - Hub Yearbook 2022 :: Online Group Exhibition, United Kingdom
Collectors’ Edition #8 :: Group Exhibition, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, NSW, Australia
Finalist :: Blue Mountains Portraits 2022 :: Group Exhibition, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, NSW, Australia
2021
Winner of the Olive Cotton Award 2021, Tweed Regional Gallery, NSW, Australia
Collectors’ Edition #7 :: Group Exhibition, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, NSW, Australia
Finalist :: Blue Mountains Portraits 2021 :: Group Exhibition, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, NSW, Australia
2020
The Lonka Project :: Group Exhibition, United Nations Headquarters, NYC, USA
The Lonka Project :: Group Exhibition, Virtual Screening, Visa Pour L’Image 2020, Perpignan, France
Out of The Fire: Resilience in the Face of Natural Disaster :: Group Exhibition, Blue Mountains Cultural Centre, NSW, Australia
2019
Semi Finalist in Head On Portrait Prize :: Festival Hub, Paddington Town Hall, Sydney, Australia
2018
Jewish Lifecycle:: Group Exhibition, The White Stork Synagogue, Wrocław, Poland.
2017-2018
Who I Am :: Solo Exhibition, Sydney Jewish Museum, Sydney, Australia
2016
Celebration : Jewish Community Photographs :: Solo Exhibition , The State Library of NSW, Sydney, Australia
2015
Day of Jewish Culture and Heritage :: Group Exhibition, Newtown Synagogue , Sydney, Australia
2014
The Art of Football :: Group Exhibition, MCA, The Rocks, Sydney, Australia
Inside Out :: Solo Exhibition, Natural Museum, Cieplice, Poland
Swallow and Destroy :: Solo Exhibition, Head ON, Tate Gallery, Sydney, Australia
2013
You will never become someone - You simple are :: Solo Exhibition, Asymmetry Festival, Polish Theatre, Wrocław, Poland
AWARDS
Prize Winner of the Hahnemuhle Summer Salon 2023 at the Centre For Contemporary Photography, Melbourne Australia
Winner of the Olive Cotton Award 2021, Murwillumbah, Australia
NATIONAL COLLECTIONS
Tweed Regional Gallery, Murwillumbah, NSW
National Library of Australia (NGA), Canberra, ACT
State Library of NSW , Sydney , NSW
State Library of South Australia , Adelaide, SA
The Sydney Jewish Museum, Sydney, NSW
PUBLICATIONS
The Guardian
The Sydney Morning Herald
Blind Magazine
The Curious Society
Open Book :: by SLNSW
Blue Mountains Gazette
Broadsheet
BOOKS
The Lonka Project, 2024
"Tense Feelings" , 2018