Call Me Usha

About Usha

Stanka Tsonkova (Usha), born in 1952, is a Bulgarian photographer known for her experimental and introspective approach to photography. With over 50 years of experience, she has pushed the medium beyond traditional boundaries, using it as a tool for personal expression. Despite facing hardship and gender-based challenges, she remained committed to her art and taught photography in institutions across Europe and Japan. Internationally recognized, she has received awards in France and Hungary and was featured in FotoFest Houston. A 2003 grant from the Japan Foundation and mentorship by Eikoh Hosoe marked a turning point in her career. Recently, she’s collaborated with younger artists in glitch art and performance.