LILLIAN BENNY : Where do I land
In my photography, I explore the intricate relationship between humanity and nature, capturing the profound connections and contrasts that exist within this dynamic interplay. Working primarily in black and white, I aim to strip away the distractions of color, allowing the raw emotions and textures of my subjects to emerge with clarity and depth.
My work often juxtaposes human figures against natural landscapes. I am drawn to the moments where nature’s resilience and fragility intersect with the human experience—whether it’s a solitary figure navigating a vast landscape or the delicate touch of a hand on the bark of a tree. These compositions encourage a dialogue about how our paths are shaped by the places we inhabit and the environments we traverse.
Lillian Benny (b. 1997) is photographer living in Maputo, Mozambique. She uses photography as a means of expression and her work explores themes and ideas conceptualized around migration, identity and psychology and the self-incorporating research as a tool in her work.
She participated in Upcycles audio visual creative residency 4th edition for emerging artists in 2024 Maputo, Mozambique. She exhibited her work at the Fortress of Maputo in a collective exhibition organized by the Spanish Embassy in 2023 called 'A world divided by all' where her work spoke on the issues of drug abuse and homelessness. Her work has also been featured on an online platform a women Everyday by Through the Lens Collective in Johannesburg. She participated in a workshop and collective exhibition Democrasee in 2021 organized by John Fleetwood and Mauro Vombe.
