Camilla Johansson-Merrick

For as long as I can remember I have been looking for home. Within myself and within my surrounding environment.

I am an Australian/Norwegian photo artist, based on the far south coast of NSW, Thaua Country, Yuin Nation.

After suspending my visual art degree at Sydney College of the Arts to give birth to my firstborn son, I found myself moving deeper into the exploration of our need for belonging and our relationship to memory. Where do we end and where does our environment begin - or is everything the same as everything else. As humans we tend to separate ourselves from our environment. We create identities, physical and mental boundaries and personal realities. I am fascinated by these stories, the memories, and the transient imperfections of the not so obvious.

Awards

2022 Shortlisted - Australian Photography Awards

2021 Finalist - Olive Cotton Award for Photographic Portraiture

2019 Finalist / Highly Commended - Maggie Diaz Photography Prize for Women

2015 Finalist - Olive Cotton Award for Photographic Portraiture

2015 Finalist - IPF Photo Award

2015 Finalist/ Runner Up - Verge Award

2014 Winner - Byron Shire photo competition