Picture
Perfect Perspective
Polish student wins European Union’s
photo competition
BRUSSELS—A photography student from Poland has
been selected from more than 600 students from across the European
Union (EU) as the winner of the EU’s “Breaking Stereotypes” photo
competition. Krzysztof Goluch, from the renowned Czech Institute
of Creative Photography of the Silesian University in Opava, Czech
Republic, impressed judges with his depiction of an ageing man in
a wheelchair facing a flight of stairs, a thought-provoking metaphor
for the many barriers and forms of discrimination facing people in
their daily lives.
An exhibition of the best photos is now touring Europe.
The European Photo Competition
for Diversity was launched in March 2007, under the five-year “For Diversity. Against Discrimination” information
campaign, and as part of the 2007 European Year of Equal Opportunities
for All. The aim of the contest was to create awareness amongst students
about how diversity can enrich society. It was also a chance for
the EU to listen to what the students themselves think and to see
how discrimination is viewed from their perspective.
An international jury
of photographers, professors and anti-discrimination experts chose
the prize winners. Explaining their selection, the jury commented: “At first glance the winning photograph evokes a sense
of deep solitude and helplessness. It is this rawness and emptiness
that draws the viewer to the image. Depicting facets of discrimination,
such as age and disability, gives the photograph a lasting impact on
both a visual and emotional level. It promotes reflection, encouraging
those who look at it to speak out and stand up against discrimination.” ![]()
Source:
www.stop-discrimination.info
