Polina Tverdaya is a Russian photographer and visual artist based in Moscow. She is best known for her surreal and dreamlike images that explore the relationship between humans and nature.
Tverdaya was born in Moscow in 1988, and began her career as a photographer at the age of 18. She studied photography at the Rodchenko School of Photography and Multimedia, where she developed her unique style of photography. Her work has been featured in numerous exhibitions around the world, including at the Moscow Museum of Modern Art, the Photobiennale in Moscow, and the International Festival of Photography in Arles, France.
Tverdaya's work often features natural landscapes combined with elements of fantasy and surrealism. Her photographs are often characterized by their dreamlike quality, which she achieves through her use of long exposures and digital manipulation. She also uses a variety of techniques to create abstract compositions that explore themes such as identity, memory, and time.
In addition to her photographic work, Tverdaya is also an accomplished filmmaker. Her films have been screened at festivals around the world, including Cannes Film Festival and Sundance Film Festival. She has also directed several music videos for Russian artists such as Zemfira and Leningrad.
Tverdaya's work has been widely praised by critics for its unique vision and creative approach to photography. Her photographs have been featured in publications such as Vogue Russia, Harper's Bazaar Russia, GQ Russia, Elle Russia, Esquire Russia, The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian Magazine UK, National Geographic USA/Russia/UK/France/Germany/Italy/Spain/Japan/China/Korea/India/Brazil/Mexico/Australia among others.
Polina Tverdaya continues to push boundaries with her photography while exploring new ways to express her creative vision through visual art.