Ariela Badenas' photography offers a thoughtful exploration of public spaces and everyday gathering, shaped by her perspective as an immigrant to Canada and as a woman of colour, repeatedly finding herself in various places around the world as an outsider.
Her street photography, often captured on film, seeks out candid moments that reveal unexpected beauty in the ordinary. With a mindfulness to her approach, she documents the rhythms of daily life with an eye for subtle connections and details that might otherwise go unnoticed.
Her images emphasize both intimacy and discovery, balancing familiar scenes with a fresh take. Whether photographing bustling city streets or quiet moments within these spaces, she frames each scene to reflect a blend of nostalgia, warmth and curiosity. Her work often reveals a fascination with the textures and faces that animate public life, and the ways people relate to their environments.
Through her lens, she transforms the everyday into something timeless, celebrating the small, shared moments that define life in today's world.
Photo of Vancouver Novel by João Loureiro (b. 1972, Brazil). Project information here.
