www.mariuszsmiejek.com

Mariusz Smiejek is a freelance documentary and portrait photographer, born in Poland in 1978. 
His work is dedicated to expose issues of post-conflict territories and societies. 

Mariusz lives in Belfast since 2011 and has been documenting a long term project about the transition and everyday life in Northern Ireland during the peace process since 2010.


Since 2017 he is also focus on refugee and migrants from Western Africa lives in Europe.

He works as an associate with the Belfast-based Institute for Conflict Research.

No surrender.

Despite the Peace Process in Ulster, deep-seated hatred and paramilitary activity persist in Northern Ireland, particularly in working-class districts like Shankill. While some former combatants engage in community work, tensions remain high, with peace lines and sectarian celebrations like the 12th of July parade. Brexit adds to the uncertainty, potentially bringing new challenges for the region.