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Karolina Dobiszweska

film production BFA, 3rd year

Lift Me Where I Stand

8 x 12 in

Photography (digital)

2024

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Karolina Dobiszewska, also known as Karo Dobi, is a Polish-Canadian photographer and filmmaker based in Montréal, studying Film Production at Concordia University. Her work blends fiction, documentary and artistic storytelling, often exploring themes of freedom, identity, and human connection. The series Lift Me Where I Stand, was created during a visual internship with Tur Cos Ta Posibel & Currents for Climate in February 2025 on the island of Aruba. The photographs document a powerful collaboration between artists and incarcerated individuals during a social circus performance inside a national prison. In a space marked by confinement, the project offered a moment of shared humanity, movement, and emotional release. This work aligns with environmental sustainability by emphasizing the interconnectedness of social and ecological justice. Currents for Climate uses wind-powered sailing to reach communities and foster dialogue around climate resilience, emphasizing how cultural and emotional healing is part of sustainable futures. These images aim to remind viewers that sustainability isn’t just about nature—it’s about people, dignity, and the possibility of transformation, even in the most unexpected places.