Valentina

When I first began imagining “Oltre lo sguardo”, I immediately thought of her and her story.
Here I share her powerful message, alongside equally powerful images.
Thank you, Valentina. This project is yours too!

“They are simple black-and-white photographs. I am wearing a white top, a pair of jeans and little else.
The only make-up I am wearing is a little eyeliner.

When Marco wrote to ask me to take some photographs, I asked whether I should dress or do my make-up in a particular way. His answer was, “however you feel most comfortable”.

So here I am, keeping it simple, as always.
People might think that someone who has been through intensive treatment should go all out with make-up and touch-ups to look as beautiful as before. I do not.

Because although my physical appearance is not the same as before, I have a different kind of beauty: the kind that shines through my eyes, born of my DESIRE TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL”.

 

Valentina Alberton took part in the project  “Oltre lo sguardo”