Julija Zandersone

I am a photographer whose work explores the relationship between humans and the natural world through immersive, experience-driven practice.
Working primarily with wildlife and remote environments, I develop my projects through expeditions across diverse and often extreme landscapes, including Africa, South America, Central Asia, and the polar regions. My approach is grounded in physical presence, patience, and the ability to work in conditions where human comfort becomes secondary to observation.
My images focus on moments when animals reveal their unguarded nature, simultaneously powerful and fragile, creating a visual space where the viewer is invited to reconsider their connection to the natural world. Rather than documenting wildlife, my work seeks to evoke a sense of awe, respect, and awareness of the delicate balance within these ecosystems.

Permanent Installation:
since October 2024
Spaces Novira Plaza, Riga, Latvia (ongoing)

Selected Exhibitions:
Riga Zoo, Latvia – October – November 2024
Dr.Mauriņa private Clinic – February – May 2025
Urban Outdoor, Latvia – June – September 2025
Latvian University, Latvia – September – October 2025
Latvian National Botanical Garden, Latvia – September – October 2025
Business Centre Verde, Latvia – March – April 2026

International Exhibitions (ArtBoxy):
Art Unframed, Cologne, Germany – November 2025
Miami Art Week, Miami, USA – December 2025
Expo Milan, Italy – April 2026 (upcoming)