Education
EFZ Photography
School of Design, St. Gallen, CH (2006 – 2009)
- Comprehensive training in photography, including technical skills, composition, and visual storytelling.
Bournemouth School of English
Bournemouth, UK (2005 – 2006)
- Intensive English language course to enhance communication skills for international collaborations.
Professional Experience
Board Member
Visarte Liechtenstein (2024 – present)
- Contributing to the strategic development of the association, supporting local artists, and organizing cultural events.
Co-Founder & Member
Studio Total – Gemeinschaftsatelier für Kunstschaffende, Liechtenstein (2023 – present)
- Co-founded a shared studio space to support local artists and promote collaborative projects.
Social Media Marketing
Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein (2023 – present)
- Managing social media channels, creating engaging content, and promoting exhibitions to a global audience.
Freelance Photographer
Kunstmuseum Liechtenstein (2017 – present)
- Documenting exhibitions and creating visual content for marketing campaigns.
Photographer
Self-Employed (2012 – present)
- Specializing in portrait photography and conceptual projects that explore sociocultural themes. Key works include «Your Shame Not Mine» (images and films) and «Obsidian Observations».
Employed Photographer
Nüesch photo&communication, CH (2010 – 2012)
- Executed commercial photography projects, including product shoots, corporate portraits, and event coverage.
Freelance Photographer
Medienhaus, Vaduz, FL (2009 – 2014)
- Collaborated on editorial assignments, documenting local events and creating visual content for publications.
Exhibitions (selected)
2024
«Your Shame Not Mine»
27 Zinnober, Hannover, D
- A film screening as part of an exhibition showcasing art short films.
«Obsidian Observations»
Triennale visarte.li, Pfarrhaus Balzers, FL
- A series examining the creation and perception of value through black-and-white photography.
«Not a Woman's Job?: Changing Faces of Science and Tech»
United Nations, Geneva, CH
- Participated in an international exhibition highlighting gender roles in science and technology.
«Jung sein in Europa: Träume, Realitäten und Perspektiven»
Domus, Schaan, FL
- A project reflecting the experiences of Generation Z in Liechtenstein, Armenia, Albania, and Sweden, created for the Liechtenstein Presidency of the Council of Europe.
2023
«CHIAROSCURO: Inner And Outer Observations»
Yerevan Biennale Art Foundation, Yerevan, AM
- A collaborative exhibition with Sirin Anoush, exploring contrasts in human experiences and cultural identity.
«Your Shame Not Mine»
Schaufensterkunst.li, Schaan, FL
- A powerful series challenging societal norms and the sexualization of women's bodies.
- Features women of all shapes and stages of life, portrayed in a way that emphasizes comfort, self-acceptance, and aesthetic beauty rather than sexuality.
- The work returns the concept of shame to the viewer, questioning patriarchal expectations and societal judgments.
Art Residencies
Yerevan Biennale Art Foundation
Yerevan, AM (2023)
- Developed the series «CHIAROSCURO: Inner And Outer Observations» in collaboration with Sirin Anoush.
Daheer Art Residency
Hormuz Island, IRN (2016)
- Explored the relationship between nature and cultural identity through photography.
Speeches/Interviews
Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe
Domus, Schaan, FL (2024)
- Shared my insights and experiences on the realities, dreams, and perspectives of Generation Z in Europe, based on my project Jung sein in Europa.
Live Möhr talkt with Reto Möhr
Fair Photo Sessions, Vaduz, FL (2020 + 2022)
- Discussed the concept of ethical photography and the importance of fair representation.
fairbessern.com with Ramona Ospelt
Fair Photo Sessions, Schaan, FL (2023)
- Shared insights into the «Fair Photo Sessions» project and its impact on community engagement.
Lived/Worked
England, Tanzania, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Iran, Italy, Portugal, Armenia, Albania, Sweden
- Gained international experience through art residencies, exhibitions, and cultural exchanges. Key projects include «Obsidian Observations» (Armenia) and «Jung sein in Europa» (Albania, Sweden).
Skills
- Conceptual Photography
- Black-and-White Photography
- Portrait Photography
- Film Production
- Social Media Marketing
- Exhibition Curation
- Collaboration & Networking
- Multilingual: German (native), English (fluent)