Moena Weiss is a photographer, psychologist (M.A. in Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy), focused on the intersection of art, psychology, and queer mental health. She explores identity, resilience, and visibility, particularly within marginalized communities. Moena‘s projects include “Until all birds can sing – On being queer in South Africa”, a documentary photography project, and “Womenhood”, which critiques gender constructs through photography. She is also developing a new project, exploring themes of gender inequality and empowerment. As part of her PhD, her work includes developing a selfportrait analysis as both an artistic and psychological tool for reflecting on identity and gender. She uses methods like the Selfportrait-Reflection-Questionnaire and body image analysis, providing a space for self-reflection and empowerment through portraiture, particularly for trans* individuals. Moena has exhibited internationally, with solo shows in Berlin, San Francisco and Cape Town in 2025.