Betsy Exhibitions

Maria Daniel Balcazar is a documentary photographer. Most of her projects focus on the vitality of cultural traditions in the constant remaking of identity. A central theme in her work is the vital role of women in preserving tradition through adversity, nurturing resilience, and fostering growth amidst change. She has studied Fine Arts, Languages, Journalism and Photography. Her work has been featured in several international magazines and newspapers, and exhibited in universities, galleries, museums and international festivals in various countries. Maria Daniel works as a freelance photographer. She has a fellowship at Florida International University on the iWitness project. Books: - Kilombo, a tribute to the resilience and vitality of the African legacy in Brazil. - The Heirs of Dawn, on traditions, and histories in the Carnaval de Oruro in Bolivia. - Nuances of your gaze, a visual interpretation honoring poet Julia de Burgos. - Invisible Custodians, on the preservation of natural and cultural heritage in the Amazon and River Plate basins in Bolivia.

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All images used with permission of the artist.