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Cristina Mittermeier
Painted Love - Omo Valley, Ethiopia by Cristina Mittermeier

2023

$4,500
£3,398.70
€3,926.03
CA$6,339.86
A$6,789.99
CHF 3,650.25
MX$82,468.42
NOK 46,122.72
SEK 42,228.78
DKK 29,334.61

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"Painted Love" Banna People, Omo Valley, Ethiopia , 2023 Available Sizes: Edition of 6: 20in x 30in (50.8 x 76.2cm) $4,500 Edition of 6: 32in x 48in (81.3 x 121.9cm) $7,500 Edition of 6: 40in x 60in (101.6 x 152.4 cm) $10,500 Edition of 6: 50in x 75in (127 x 190.5cm) $15,500 Prices listed do not include framing. Please contact gallery for framed pricing. "This portrait was taken in Ethiopia’s Omo Valley during my first journey to document Africa’s Indigenous communities—voices too often unheard but vital to our shared human story. She stood calmly, her expression warm. Her skin bore ceremonial scars, her face painted with white clay, and wild fruits adorned her hair. In her arms, she held her baby, their cheeks touching gently. As a traveling mother, I was met with extraordinary kindness by women in remote communities, not just to me, but my children as well. Everywhere we went we were welcomed, fed, and given a place to rest. I am forever grateful for the women across the world who saw not a stranger, but a mother in need, and extended their hands and hearts in kindness." - Cristina Mittermeier Biography: A virtuous mind and voice in conservation photography and one of the most influential female photographers in the world, Cristina Mittermeier began her career as a Marine Biologist working in her native Mexico. For the past twenty-five years, she has dedicated herself to inspiring a global audience to care about the delicate balance between human well-being and healthy ecosystems. Cristina's work has exhibited at the Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, The Miller Gallery in Cincinnati, The Paul Nicklen Gallery in New York, Xposure in the UAE , Art Basel Miami, Terras de Salitre/Mar de Mares Festival in Santiago, The Museum of Plastic Pop-Up in New York, The United Nations Headquarters in association with Disney and Girl Up, and at Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden. Cristina is the co-founder of SeaLegacy, the founder and former president of the International League of Conservation Photographers, a board member for the WILD Foundation, an advisor on two major Conservation International programs, an esteemed public speaker, and a recipient of multiple internationally recognized awards for her photography. In 2016, Cristina received the Imaging Award for Photographers who Give Back and in 2018 was acknowledged as a National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She is the editor of 26 conservation photography books and her Fine Art Coffee Table book, Amaze, is in its second printing. Today, Cristina is the Co-founder of the conservation society, SeaLegacy, a National Geographic contributing photographer, a Sony Artisan of Imagery and the editor of 26 coffee table books on conservation issues. She is the first female photographer to reach 1M followers on Instagram and was a 2018 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year. She is acknowledged as one of the most Influential Women in Ocean Conservation in 2018 by Ocean Geographic, and The Men's Journal recently named her as one of the 18 Most Adventurous Women in the World. Cristina is a pioneer in the use of powerful and emotive imagery to propel conservation efforts. Born in Mexico, Cristina is a marine biologist, photographer, and writer who specializes in issues surrounding fisheries and indigenous cultures.
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    2023
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    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)
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    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU388317438912

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