Vitor Pickersgill is a Brazilian photographer and visual artist based in São Paulo. He has been working in the field of photography since the early 2000s, and his work has been featured in numerous exhibitions and publications around the world.
Pickersgill's work is characterized by its strong sense of composition, color, and light. He often uses natural elements such as trees, plants, and water to create a sense of harmony between the subject and its environment. His photographs often explore themes of identity, memory, and nostalgia.
Pickersgill's work has been exhibited in galleries across Brazil, Europe, and North America. His photographs have also been featured in publications such as The New York Times Magazine, The Guardian, National Geographic Magazine, Vogue Italia, and many others. In addition to his photography career, Pickersgill is also an active member of the Brazilian art community. He regularly participates in workshops and lectures on photography and visual arts at universities throughout Brazil.
Pickersgill's work has earned him numerous awards including the International Photography Award (IPA) for Best Fine Art Series (2015), the Latin American Fotografia Award (LAF) for Best Series (2016), and the Latin American Fotografia Award for Best Portrait (2017). He was also named one of PDN's 30 Emerging Photographers to Watch in 2018.
In 2020 Pickersgill was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship for his ongoing project exploring identity through portraiture. This project will be exhibited at galleries around the world beginning in 2021.
Vitor Pickersgill continues to push boundaries with his photography while exploring themes of identity through portraiture. His work is a testament to his passion for creating meaningful images that capture moments of beauty within everyday life.