“Nathalie Bertrams’ photographic series offers a powerful visual exploration of the devastating impact of gold mining and the toxic legacy it leaves behind. Through striking imagery, Bertrams captures the profound human cost of environmental degradation, focusing particularly on children suffering from severe developmental disorders such as cerebral palsy. Her portraits are both tender and sorrowful, offering an intimate glimpse into lives irrevocably shaped by this injustice.”

Elizabeth Avedon, Independent Curator

https://daylightbooks.org/blogs/stories/2025-dpa-jurors-picks