Kristina E. Bychkova

Kristina E. Bychkova - Faces Edited by Cristina Gilda Attese

The project was born from the desire to investigate the soul and identity of women through their gaze. The affirmation of women's professionalism in contemporary society is told through the faces of a series of women engaged in different fields. Women who have distinguished themselves in different professional fields, from the business world and public administration to the cultural and scientific ones, are portrayed by Kristina E. Bychkova in mainly outdoor environments and in naturalistic contexts, and only occasionally in closed spaces, to give back the character complexity that unites work, affection and interiority.

A project that aims to go beyond the surface of the traditional stereotype linked to the professional sphere to turn the attention to the deep and contrasting connection between the female subject represented and her work. Every woman portrayed affirms her personality, even before embodying a canon outside of any a priori definition or, even worse, prejudice.

In her shots Kristina E. Bychkova expresses the delicate inner beauty of the subjects, showing how grace and sweetness are positive resources of women who stand out for the great strength, energy and tenacity they show in their work.