My biography
Elli Asker, an Azerbaijani-Swedish artist behind the lens, brings a unique and captivating vision to her photography, which spans a wide range of styles, from fine art to conceptual photography.
Although Elli holds a degree in political science, her passion for photography ultimately took center stage in her life. She decided to fully dedicate herself to the art of capturing moments and telling stories through the lens.
Her creative journey is a beautiful blend of her rich cultural roots and the vibrant energy of her life in Sweden. Drawing inspiration from various sources, Elli skillfully weaves the stories of her past with the contemporary world around her.
Influenced by both art and cinema, especially the works of Tarkovsky and Bergman, she channels these influences into her photography. Always immersed in new projects, she works diligently to share her creations through exhibitions worldwide.
Her work has garnered international recognition, including prestigious awards like the Sony World Photography Awards Alpha Female Award, Budapest International Photography Awards, Prix De La Photographie, Tokyo International Photography Awards, and the International Photography Awards.
Today, Elli continues her artistic journey from her studio at the Saltskog gård Cultural Association. She is also an active member of the curating group at Galleri Kretsen, enriching the local art scene with her creative vision and experience. Elli Asker’s photography business is officially registered for tax, ensuring a professional and fully compliant creative practice.
Awards & Mentions
2023 — Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA), Gold Winner
2023 — Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA), Honorable Mentions
2023 — International Photography Awards (IPA) — Honorable Mention
2023 — Sony World Photography Awards (SWPA) — Shortlist
2023 — Sony World Photography Awards (SWPA) — Alpha Female Award
2022 — Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA), Silver Winner
2022 — Tokyo International Foto Awards (TIFA), 2 Honorable Mentions
2022 — Budapest International Foto Awards (BIFA), 2 Honorable Mentions
2022 — ND Awards, 2 Honorable Mentions
2022 — Prix de la Photographie (PX3), State of the World, Curator Selection Winner
2022 — International Photography Awards (IPA) — 3-rd Winning Placement
2022 — International Photography Awards (IPA) — Honorable Mention
2022 — reFocus Awards, One Shot Photo Contest, — Honorable Mention and People’s Vote
2022 — International Photography Awards (IPA) — Official Selection
2022 — MonoVisions Photography Awards — 4 Honorable Mentions
2022 — International Photography Awards (IPA) One Shot — Color — Jury Top 5, Honorable Mention
Solo vs Group Exhibitions
2024 — “The Echo of Time”: Elli Asker & Rolando Pérez, Saltskog Gård, Sweden (November 2-24)
2024 — Pride House, Stockholm
2024 — Solo exhibition “Water in Diverse Forms: A Visual Exploration” Kretsen Art Gallery, Sweden
2024 — Solna Art Gallery. Jury-judged Vårsalong
2024 — Strängnäs Art gallery, Sweden
2024 — Stockholm’s Art Gallery. Jury-judged Vårsalong
2024 — Zebra Art Gallery, Vårsalong
2023 — Kretsen Art Gallery, “MINI”, Sweden
2023 — Strängnäs Art gallery, Sweden. Jury-judged Autumn salon
2023 — Art Bias, San Carlos, CA, USA. 2023 — Kretsen Art gallery, “New Artists Members”, Sweden
2023 — Sony World Photography Awards
2023, Somerset House, London, UK
2022 — Paris Photo Prize (PX3) exhibition State of the World, Paris, France
2022 — Trees, PhotoPlace Gallery, Middlebury, Vermont, USA /Juror: Wendi Schneider (online)
2022 — Shadows & Light, The Glasgow gallery of photography, Glasgow, UK (online)
2022 — Quiet Landscape, PhotoPlace Gallery, Vermont, USA / Juror: Jacob & Alissa Hessler
2022 — International Photography. The Glasgow gallery of photography, Glasgow, UK
Publications
- Feminine Moments, Queer Feminist Art Worldwide, 2024: https://www.femininemoments.dk/blog/elli-asker-artists-statement/
- Edge of Humanity Magazine, January 31, 2023
- Aesthetica Magazine, Directory choice, #110, aestheticamagazine.com/profile/elli-asker/
- ArtDoc Photography Magazine, Image & Identity
- Bruxelles Art Vue — Power of Color, 5th edition, Brussels, 2021
- ArtDoc Photography Magazine, www.artdoc.photo/submissions/night-light-in-uppsala, 2022
- Photographic Mercadillo FB — Album of Elli Asker “Ukrainian refugees” 2022
Membership
- Member of «Saltskog gård Studio and Culture Association», Sweden, 2024
- Member and curator of Art Association «Södertälje Circuit/Kretsen», Sweden, 2023
- Former member of European Press Agency (EUPA) 2022-2023