The Direction of the Wind

Photographer

Gloria V Fenaroli

Category

Black & White Photography - Fine Art

Company

Gloria V

Submission Group

Professional

Year

2025

Country / Region:

Italy

The human body becomes a trunk, the back stretches like living bark, and the hair resembles tree branches moved by a gentle breeze. In this photograph, the gathered pose evokes the growth of a plant: a form that unfolds, seeking light, rooted in deep intimacy. The fabric wrapped around the hips seems to anchor the figure to the ground, as if it were part of it. The absence of the face turns the body into a symbol—a visual bridge between the human being and the vegetal world. A simple yet powerful tribute to the naturalness of the body and its silent bond with the earth

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