Frankfurt am Main
Vero Bielinski is a German Photographer, of Polish heritage, currently based in Germany. Bielinski received her Diploma in Photography and Communication Design from the University Hochschule Darmstadt in 2013. Bielinski studied under the tutelage of Professor Michael Kerstgens and Honorary Professor Barbara Klemm. During her studies Bielinski spent the practical semester in New York City assisting photographer Ken Schles. In addition she studied 6 months at the Academy of Fine Arts in Kraków, Poland. Through these experiences Bielinski was able to expand upon her already existing foundation in the arts. While in Kraków Bielinski focused on painting and print-making. Gaining skills and receiving exposure to the traditional methods and techniques of old Renaissance masters. In NYC she was given the opportunity to work and learn from renowned photographers, most notably Robert Frank. In her practice, Bielinski travels several months per year around the world to create photographic series. Her empathetic charisma and trustful way allows her to create approachable, raw, and honest portraits. Mostly, she documents various sub-cultures and the beautiful people that participate in them and is able to enter what may otherwise be a closed community to outsiders. The urban space is her stage to capture the wonders of reality. in 2015 the kerber verlag published her successful photobook "Brooklyn hipsters". Since 2012 Vero Bielinski has been working as an international freelance photographer. Her work has been exhibited in many shows and awarded numerous prizes.