Congratulations to Heather Agyepong, winner of the Photo London/Nikon Emerging Photographer Award.
Launched during the first edition of Photo London in 2015, the Emerging Photographer Award continues to spotlight new talents exhibiting at the fair in partnership with Nikon.
Nominated by James Hyman, visual artist & performer Heather Agyepong is the winner of the 2021 Award. The announcement was made on Sunday 12 September during a special event that took place in the Nikon Gallery at Photo London 2021.
On view at the fair was Agyepong’s latest project Wish you were here, which focuses on the work of Aida Overton Walker, the celebrated African American vaudeville performer who challenged the rigid and problematic narratives of black performers. Agyepong embodies Overton Walker as a guide, ancestor, and advocator. The series uses satirical commentary and depictions of radical self-worth to disrupt the roadblocks affecting our collective mental health. The project was commissioned by the Hyman Collection.
As the winner, Agyepong will receive the ultimate Z Series kit suited to their photography style – including a Z 5, Z 6II or Z 7II camera and a choice of two NIKKOR Z lenses. She will also receive specialist Nikon training to help take advantage of the capabilities that Nikon’s Z range has to offer.
