The Heart Of Photography: Turning Identity Into Art | Bild Expo 2025

Thandiwe Muriu is a Kenyan artist known for creating surreal illusions using vibrant kitenge fabric reflecting themes of womanhood and identity. In this very exciting Bild Expo presentation, Thandiwe talks about her photography journey and the meaning behind every one of her images from her initial project, the Camo series. Sponsored by FUJIFILM Want more Bild Expo? Watch our playlist ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzQOzWdTY-z9DCtyVPiEk-oz5JNVChpQA If you're just interested in the Main stage, we have a playlist for that too ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzQOzWdTY-z-xjheIR6ryYfdwnkwzGGGn More from Thandiwe Muriu: -https://thandiwemuriu.com/ -https://www.instagram.com/thandiwe_muriu/ -Camo Photo Book: https://thandiwemuriu.com/books/ 0:00 Intro 0:50 Thandiwe's story 6:19 Thandiwe's photography journey 8:26 Camo Series: Photography project 12:29 Searching for textiles and the stories behind them 16:58 Hair tradition 19:06 Everyday objects as accessories 25:03 Intergrading African problems in her images 28:43 BTS / Studio set-ups 32:34 Exploring new projects 33:51 How does the heart of the work remain the same? 40:47 How Camo has made a positive impact for Kenyan women 41:42 Closing thoughts 42:18 Q&A Learn more about the B&H Event Space: http://bhpho.to/BHEventSpace Head to the main B&H Photo YouTube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/c/BandH Learn audio on our Pro Audio Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@BHProAudio Shop @ B&H: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/ Follow us on Social Media - https://www.instagram.com/bhphoto/ - https://twitter.com/bhphotodaily - https://www.facebook.com/bheventspace/ #BHBildExpo #BildExpo #PortraitPhotography