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Vanessa Maio

Vanessa Maio

the meaning of "Silence"

We were in the Sahara desert, the landscape spoke to us, every detail seemed almost fiction... when I look at these photographs I wonder what happened, what those white slabs are, how those incredible white limestone sculptures were formed.

Awards

Color Photography Contest

2025

Nominee

Landscapes

Non Professional

the meaning of "Silence"

We were in the Sahara desert, the landscape spoke to us, every detail seemed almost fiction... when I look at these photographs I wonder what happened, what those white slabs are, how those incredible white limestone sculptures were formed.

About Artist

Vanessa Maio

Born in the 70s, images have always been my passion. Devourer of photographs, I never get tired even after hours. Family photographs that tell the story of lives, photographs on glossy paper from a book that tell the story of eras. in 2012 I fell ill with a degenerative disease, remained in bed for about 2 years and reconsidered my way of life. I slowed down and started giving different values ​​to time, money and people. A few years ago I picked up the camera, it helps me convey what I feel. I like photographing others and imagining their story. Over time I understood that a story cannot be told with a single image, so I try to create a story with my photos. For 3 years I have been working on a project on faith linked to illness.

Vanessa Maio

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Landscapes

Location

Italy

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