Into the Landscape

Rock formations, sand and water are constant sources of inspiration for Agnieszka Ostrowska (b. 1998), a portrait photographer based in Poland. Her work is shaped by extensive travel: from mountains in the Czech Republic to striking landscapes across Fuerteventura, Iceland, Portugal and Switzerland. Wherever she goes, Ostrowska sets out on foot – discovering places to photograph along the way. Her self-portraits are rich in symbolism. In one, the artist nestles amongst cacti; this is a metaphor for resilience in the face of hostile environments. Elsewhere, she curls up amongst ferns, balances atop basalt columns, or wades deep into haunting marshlands. These pictures are rooted in human emotion and emphasise our relationship with the vast power of nature. “My style can be described as intimate and sensitive, melancholic and oneiric, and at the same time powerful and introspective,” Ostrowska says. agostrowska.com | @_ostrosia_