south african environmental documentarian & photographer tessa barlin, a 27-year-old environmental documentary filmmaker, photographer, divemaster, and national geographic explorer from cape town, south africa, has been making waves in the art world with her profound passion for the environment, wildlife conservation, and indigenous peoples' rights. born in 1994, tessa grew up in johannesburg and holds a postgraduate degree in documentary filmmaking. artistic journey & notable works tessa's artistic journey is marked by her short film beyond the fence, which delves into the intricacies of env…