" Her work combines documentary precision with artistic composition and poetic depth—from her early portrait photographs of her queer community, inspired by the painting tradition of the Renaissance, to series that explore landscape as a resonance chamber for identity, hope, and trauma, to her haunting documentaries of social movements such as Black Lives Matter or protest marches in the context of Donald Trump's presidency. "

“In her lecture, Opie provides insights into her artistic practice, the development of her work, and the social issues that continue to drive her work today. The lecture will be followed by a Q&A session, offering space for exchange and discussion.”