KYOTO FLORENTIS

 KYOTO FLORENTIS, 2025

In my visual storytelling, the concept of fullness and emptiness is of paramount importance, as it aims to sensitively evoke the essence of my narrative. Between the spaces filled with seasonal herbs and flowers, empty areas emerge, overlapping with a photographic image of a maiko met in Kyoto on a special occasion. This figure represents one of the most authentic symbols of Japanese tradition, a living cultural heritage. Full and empty intertwine in a symbiotic relationship, seeking a balance that seems to dance in space. The essence of the tale reveals to each person an almost invisible and hidden part of the narrative. It is as if what one perceives when observing the art work is not immediately evident, but manifests itself later, enriching and completing the authenticity of my pictorial story.

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“I try to create a dreamy atmosphere through the story of emotions and imagination, by establishing a strong and special relationship with those I portrait in my projects. My desire for intimate and spontaneous portraits implies a significant interaction with my subjects. In this way, I capture even the smallest expressive and atmospheric nuances, through creative exchange and dialogue. The value of my practice lies in being present at a time, in a place and especially with the people I am photographing. Subsequently, I transport the elements I have collected into another oniric dimension by the use of painting with natural pigments and Japanese lacca. Geiko san, Maiko san and my two daughters Carlotta and Geraldina are the models I most frequently use. Their spontaneous and unpretentious attitude to perceive themselves allows us to connect in a privileged symbiotic way.” Elenashirin, 2025 Being always fascinated by Oriental art, Elenashirin draws inspiration for her art works from cultural diversity and from her various trips. Elenashirin has travelled for many years following a specific approach. Her artistic expression addresses a personal search focussed on highlighting the interpersonal relationships between people, with an eye wide open onto the feminine side. Metamorphosis, development and the many changes encountered by mankind, particularly by women, are topics at the core of her art projects.