Lisa Sorgini

Bio

Lisa Sorgini is a distinguished Italian-Sydneyn artist whose poignant still photography delves deep into the intricacies of the human experience. Her compelling body of work addresses profound themes such as caregiving, motherhood, memory, and the intimate nuances of familial spaces. Currently, she is immersed in two long-term projects, *Mother* and *In-Passing*, where she intertwines personal narratives with sociological inquiry to illuminate the multifaceted portrayal of women and mothers in contemporary culture. Sorgini’s previous projects have skillfully navigated various aspects of human connection and environment, including *Thick Like Water*, which examines family dynamics, and *The Bushfire, the Flood*, focused on the interplay between environment and place. Additionally, her series *Behind Glass* poignantly captures the experience of motherhood during the Covid pandemic, offering a raw reflection of resilience and vulnerability. Her work has garnered significant recognition, earning accolades from prestigious competitions such as the Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize (UK), the National Portrait Prize (Sydney), The Lucie Portrait Project, Head-On Photo Awards, and Portrait of Humanity, among others. Sorgini's art has been exhibited and published extensively across the globe, with notable features in esteemed publications including *The New Yorker*, *TIME Magazine*, *The New York Times*, and *Creative Review*. Through her lens, Sorgini invites viewers to engage with the rich tapestry of human emotion and experience, making her a vital voice in contemporary photography.