„Manka Menga aka Dr Winifrida John Mmasi MD (once upon a time and maybe sometime again in the future) is currently a multi-displinary artist who through her poetry and visual arts work involves challenging learned internalized misinformation both personally and socially. Her poetry, deliberately sensual and blasphemous is both therapy and victory over her abusers and challenges the scope of self expression afforded to African women and queer people. She is inspired by women who through their defiance of societal norms achieved a place in both history books and hearts and minds of the society.”
Piotr Skubisz is a photographer with a passion for portrait and body photography. His work explores themes of self-discovery and cultural identity. Drawing inspiration from his studies at The Film School in ?ód? and Polish Studies at the University of Warsaw, where he developed an interest in cultural anthropology, his images blend aesthetics with reflection. Recognized for his work, he has been awarded a Gold and Bronze medal at the PX3 2024 competition and received an official selection in the IPA. Currently based in Warsaw, but enjoys traveling - always eager to explore new horizons.
Awards Recent Awards and Honors:
• 2024 PX3: Gold and Bronze Medal (Portrait)
• 2024 IPA: Official Selection (Fine Art-Portrait, People-Lifestyle, People-Traditions/Culture)
• 2024 Brodziak Academy: TOP10 Masters of Creation
• 2024 ReFocus The World Photo Annual Awards:
◦ Silver (Fine Art)
◦ Bronze (People)
◦ Bronze (Portrait)
◦ Honorable Mention (People)
◦ 4x Nominee (Fine Art, People, 2x Portrait)
• 2024 Life Framer: Black & White Editors’ Pick
• 2024 TIFA, Tokyo International Foto Awards
- Bronze Winner People-Portrait
- Honorable Mention 4x (2x Fine Art-Portrait, 2x People-Portrait)
• 2024 Monochrome Awards
- 3rd Place Portrait
- Honorable Mention (1x Portrait, 1x Fine Art)
• 2025 LensCulture New Visions 2025, Humanity
- Editors' Pick
