Residencies and distinctions

Selected Artist — Return2Ithaca Residency (2024)

Chosen to participate in Return2Ithaca, an international artist residency for photographers held on the island of Ithaca, Greece. This immersive program brings together Greek and global creatives to explore themes inspired by the Odyssey, with mentorship from esteemed curators and the opportunity to develop and present new personal photographic work in a meaningful cultural setting

Residency: Cairo, Egypt (September–October 2024) – research residency supported by the Anna Lindh Foundation Mobility for Creativity grant, tracing familial and cultural ties with Egypt.

Residency: Istanbul, Turkey (September–October 2023) – invited by Anadolu Kültür through the Anna Lindh Foundation Mobility for Creativity program. Developed the photobook HOME in collaboration with Turkish graphic designer Ece Eldek, exploring personal and family histories, migration, and belonging, and fostering intercultural dialogue through creative practice.