Photographer's Profile

Verena Andrea Prenner

Verena Andrea Prenner, Austria

Verena Andrea Prenner was born and raised in Austria. ​ She initially pursued photography but later shifted her focus to sociology, completing her Master’s degree. During this time, she began translating her sociological insights into staged photography, exploring themes of social structures, power dynamics, and marginalization. ​ Her artistic practice is deeply shaped by immersive experiences in different social and cultural contexts, often involving long-term stays and close collaborations with local communities. Her work combines documentary approaches with performative and symbolic elements.