As Brian Wallis, executive director of CPW said, “In her visual work, Qiana creates highly innovative collages that cleverly highlight neglected histories of women’s labor, racism, and mothering,” which made her the perfect choice for the the Saltzman Prize, which recognizes the contemporary voices who are shaping photography and visual culture. ”I’m profoundly grateful to be woven into the enduring legacy of this remarkable art institution,” says Mestrich, who was selected among nine other shortlisted outstanding artists: Rapheal Begay (Window Rock, Arizona), Samantha Box (Bronx, New York), Harlan Bozeman (Little Rock, Arkansas), Lucia Gorostegui (Madrid, Spain), Margot Kalach (Mexico City, Mexico), Dakota Mace (Madison, Wisconsin), Rene Matić (London, UK), Lindsay Perryman (Brooklyn, NY), Donavon Smallwood (New York, New York), Lindsay Perryman (Brooklyn, New York) and Donavon Smallwood (New York, New York).
