Bronze in Portraiture/Culture / 2025 / Portraiture / Culture

• Prize
  Bronze in Portraiture/Culture
• Photographer
  Denys Kutsevalov, Singapore
• Studio
  Nomads.Wtf

In the verdant embrace of Borneo’s rainforest, the Dayak Indigenous people maintain a profound connection to their land, a relationship steeped in tradition and spirituality. This photo story delves into the intricate bonds between the Dayak and their environment, revealing how the natural world shapes their identity and culture.

The Dayak view the rainforest as a living entity, rich with stories and ancestral wisdom. Their practices reflect a deep respect for nature, from sustainable hunting and foraging to the sacred rituals that honour their ancestors.

Denys Kutsevalov is a Ukrainian award-winning documentary photographer, explorer of connections between people, cultures and the environment