Mario Bejagan Cardenas
United Arab Emirates

Nominee

"Burqa"

Emarati cultural tradition of women wearing the Burqa–a revered heritage worn as an embellishment: to show pride and high morality of the woman who wears it, as well as symbol of elegance & pride.

Biography: Mario Bejagan Cardenas, Architect - Photographer - Artist. Born on 1981 in Manila, Philippines; Mario Cardenas is a self-taught artist who loves painting, sketching, 2D and 3D designs, and drawing. He started photography in late 2009 and immediately recognized it as an excellent medium for expressing his creativity. For Mario, photography is a vehicle for adventure; it permits him to meet people from all walks of life, visit remote places, and immerse himself in challenging and unfamiliar environments. Currently, Mario works as an architect based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab. He enjoys...