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Define Identity is a photographic series exploring the relationship between people and their physical appearance, addressing themes of beauty, identity and self-acceptance. In contemporary society, the body serves as a medium for expression and a projection of identity; people modify it to shape their individual persona, signal social belonging or meet professional demands. This work questions the extent to which the body acts as a vehicle for self-determination, conformity or rebellion, and highlights the diversity of physical expression without judgment or exoticisation.

Lina studied at Ostkreuzschule Berlin and currently working on her graduation project. Before she worked in Cologne and Berlin, graduated from VU Amsterdam and holds a master’s degree in Comparative Arts & Media Studies. Dealing with social and documentary themes, she discovers matching shapes and colors, arranging and selecting objects in a way to create a clear overall visual image. She enjoys revealing aesthetics in situations and environments where one wouldn't normally expect them.