Petra Mwaro | Beauty Storytellers
“I can completely unleash my creativity in the process of making fine art. Every detail has to be right; styling and composition are essential. But as much as it is me creating the storyline, once it’s finished, everyone gets to create their own story”.
March 2024. A series of 5 editions of fine art photography. The special feature of this work is that it is partially finished with a glossy layer and partially remains matte above the waterline.
Available in various sizes:
20×30 cm, 40×60 cm, 60×90 cm, 80×120 cm
“The winter months are hard for me. I greatly enjoy withdrawing and letting the world pass by. (I think I could very well become a hermit, too). When it is late March, the sun starts shining, literally and figurally”.
Petra Mwaro (57) spent her formative years in the Netherlands, where her passion for visual storytelling and creative expression first took root.
From an early age, Petra’s unique perspective allowed her to see the world through the lens of a camera, and this affinity for capturing compelling images has been a constant theme in her life.
Petra’s journey led her to pursue a career in Visual Merchandising and Marketing with a leading multinational fashion retailer, where she honed her skills in creating captivating imagery for over 25 years. Whether she was curating product displays or spearheading innovative marketing campaigns, photography remained at the heart of her work.
Right: SISTERS, April 2024 (serie of 2)
“When capturing these flowers, I was overwhelmed by their grace and fragile beauty. To emphasize their femininity, I replaced the trunk with a green pearl necklace”
This work is available 20×30 cm,
40×60 cm, 60×90 cm, 80×120 cm
In 2019, Petra boldly decided to pursue her lifelong love of photography full-time, enrolling in the prestigious ‘School of Photography’ in Utrecht, The Netherlands. After graduating with high praise in 2020, Petra’s artistic vision truly blossomed, leading her to seamlessly blend reality with fiction in her photographs.
Mwaro’s masterful use of image editing techniques gives her work a dreamlike quality, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in each image and uncover new stories with every glance.
March 2024. A series of 5 editions of fine art photography. The special feature of this work is that it is partially finished with a glossy layer and partially remains matte above the waterline.
Fascinated by the evocative palettes of the Dutch Masters from the 17th century, Petra draws inspiration from their use of light and vivid colors, infusing her own work with a rich, painterly quality.
Her photographs have a mesmerizing effect, captivating audiences and inviting them to lose themselves in a world of imagination and wonder.
This work is available 20×30 cm, 40×60 cm, 60×90 cm, 80×120 cm
There are some unique pieces that are framed and/or epoxy worked.
Right Photo: “For this image, I was inspired by the world-famous painters from the 17th century. The image captures the abundance to which only some had access.”
In addition to her photography, Petra recently ventured into the world of children’s literature with her own Dutch kid’s book, ‘Het wonderlijke verhalenboek.’ In this enchanting book, Petra’s distinctive style encourages young readers to embrace their imagination and embark on whimsical journeys of discovery.
See the full article in the GOLD LIST Special Edition #8
Website: petramwaro.nl | Instagram: @petramwarofotografie
