Mania works as a neurosurgeon in her hometown of Antwerp, Belgium. She divides her time between Antwerp and New York, where her partner resides.

In addition to her career in pediatric neurosurgery, street photography has recently become a new passion of hers. Since the onset of COVID, she has taken to strolling the streets with her camera during her spare time, searching for beautiful scenes, light, and shadows.

Her photography focuses on minimalistic and geometric compositions, capturing moments of solitude and reflection, often featuring lone figures in expansive spaces. In her black-and-white photography, the use of high contrast, along with light and shadow, often creates a dramatic atmosphere.