Valentina Murabito's 'La Donna del Mare' Explores Myth and Nature Through Experimental Analog Photography

Valentina Murabito, an Italian fine art photographer, handcrafts hybrid photographic objects by developing analog images on diverse materials such as concrete, lava stone, and silk. Residing in Berlin, she pursued her studies at the Academy of Fine Arts of Catania and Moholy-Nagy University. Her project 'La Donna del Mare' reinterprets Henrik Ibsen's 'The Lady from the Sea,' delving into themes of freedom and humanity's connection to nature. Murabito's figures intertwine with landscapes, subverting conventional portraiture and resonating with mythological entities. Her choice of materials reflects environmental issues and her Sicilian roots. Some pieces incorporate phosphorescent pigment. Her works are part of collections like the SpallArt Collection. She showcased 'The Lady from the Sea' at Galerie Kornfeld in 2024 and plans to unveil new pieces in September 2026.