One of the biggest contemporary challenges is the human inability to learn from history, and how this approach has led to an increase in national populism. There has been a rise of right-wing governments globally, directly connected with xenophobia and racism. To better understand the global political climate, it is not adequate to document the surface effect, but it’s necessary to investigate the causes that have created an environment where political leaders use difference and “otherness” as a scapegoat.

This series subverts how the Polish society approaches its minority ethnic populations and challenges the way that Poland is perceived by other countries. I highlight the diversity of European identities and promote a sense of unity which is based on the idea that differences and diversity enrich human interactions. I collaborated with the members of the Vietnamese community in Poland to create non- sensational positive portraits of its members.

I believe it is more important than ever to embrace differences, whether they are physical, cultural, social, religious or political to stand united against bigger global challenges. By juxtaposing Poland’s and Vietnam’s past with contemporary individual stories, I cross ideological boundaries and help bring different communities together and promote a sense of harmony.