About the Photographer
Rikii Altamirano (born in Timor-Leste) is a documentary photographer based in the South West of England. His work centers on themes of identity, cultural heritage, place, and space—particularly within postcolonial and post-independence contexts, as well as within the Timorese diaspora. Through photography, he explores how individuals and communities negotiate belonging, memory, and displacement across both physical and emotional landscapes.
A recent graduate of the BA Photography programme at the University of Plymouth, Rikii Altamirano has exhibited internationally and earned recognition including the Human Impact Award (Student Category) from the Wex Photo Competition and the Excellent Award (People Category) at the 2024 Darwin Sister City Open Call. His recent project Ema Diak Rise documents the strength and resilience of the community in Oecusse, Timor-Leste, offering a reflective study of how place and lived space shape collective identity.
