/ 2025 / /

• Prize
  Curator Selection
• Photographer
  Jan-Tore Oevrevik, United States
• Category
  Americas
• Studio
  JTO Photography
• Website
  https://www.jto-photography.com
• Instagram
  https://www.instagram.com/jto_photography

This series confronts the symbolic heart of American democracy as it teeters under the weight of corruption, unrest, and betrayal. Familiar monuments—once revered—are reinterpreted through a darker lens, revealing a nation haunted by its past and uncertain of its future. Through stark contrasts and somber tones, these images foreshadow the rise of internal conflict, as silence grows louder and unity dissolves.

Jan-Tore Oevrevik, also known as JT, is a Norwegian-American fine art photographer whose passion for storytelling through imagery began in 1998 in a makeshift bathroom darkroom. From those early days of developing film, he has gone on to build an award-winning career capturing the breathtaking beauty of landscapes, the vibrant rhythm of cities, and the raw spirit of wildlife across the globe. His work invites viewers into extraordinary scenes that spark wonder and adventure.

Awards Oevrevik has received over 200 international photography awards, including Silver and Bronze from the Epson International Pano Awards, Bronze from the Fine Art Photography Awards, and multiple Gold, Silver, and Platinum titles. He was named “Discovery of the Year” by reFocus, “Photographer of the Year” by the 1839 Awards, and a double Category Winner of the Year by the Global Photography Awards. His accolades also include “Best Artist Fall 2022” by Photoserge Academy.

His work has been exhibited globally, including at Valid World Hall Gallery (Barcelona), Galerie Gora (Montreal), Bridgeport Art Center (Chicago), and the Glasgow Gallery of Photography. His photography has been featured in Dodho, Digital Photographer Magazine, NOIR Photo Magazine, Digital Camera World, and more. In 2024, Professional Photographers of America (PPA) featured his Aurora work in a full article titled Emerald Skies: Chasing the Aurora Borealis. He was also profiled by OrlandoVoyager for his creative journey and artistic insights.

Dedicated to capturing moments that matter, Oevrevik continues to explore the world's beauty—one frame at a time.