Shot in May 2020 during the first lockdown, Maggio is a self-portrait born out of stillness, fragility, and introspection. The title—Italian for “May”—echoes both the month of its creation and a moment suspended in global and personal uncertainty. Tiny lilacs emerge from a bandage, transforming a wound into a site of quiet rebirth. Blending surrealism with softness, Maggio explores the emotional texture of solitude, the poetry of healing, and the tenderness of marking time. The image is both delicate and defiant—a visual diary entry from a chapter where growth felt both impossible and necessary. Size: Image: 30.9 × 46.3 cm Paper: Giclée print on Hahnemühle William Turner fine art paper – 100% cotton, matte finish. This museum-quality archival paper offers a textured, artisanal feel, ensuring exceptional detail and tonal accuracy. Edition: Limited to 10 prints, all hand-signed and numbered by the artist on the back. Printing Process: Created with premium pigment inks for unmatched color fidelity and a guaranteed display life exceeding 100 years. Shipping: Prints are shipped directly from the artist’s Paris studio in protective tubes. Each shipment includes protective gloves for safe handling. About the Artist: Marta Romashina is an award-winning photographer whose work has been featured in Elle, L’Officiel, and Harper’s Bazaar, and exhibited internationally. Based in Paris, Marta’s practice blends fashion, art, and autobiography, often capturing quiet emotional truths through surreal and symbolic compositions. Her visual language is shaped by a global perspective—having lived across Europe, Asia, and Africa—and an academic foundation in fashion and photography, with degrees from Shanghai, Florence, and Cape Town.