Jennifere Thompson
Australia

1st Place - Outstanding Achievement

"Lonely Boy"

When growing up in a man's world it can be lonely. When you are a monkey it means extinction.

Biography: Jennifere Thompson is an Australian photographer who specialises in wildlife and wild animal portraits. Jennifere is the founder of the project ICU TOO, an exhibition featuring primates. The black and white photographs have been exhibited in print galleries, art awards and also online from 2015 to 2025. ICU TOO reflects the parallel of facial expressions that primates share with humans. Jennifere has travelled to Rwanda, Tanzania, and Borneo to photograph animals in the wild, as well as worldwide in sanctuaries and zoos. Jennifere Thompson's aim is to continue the project ICU TOO.