Emotion | Inspiration | Expression

Margherita Introna is a self-taught fine art photographer born and living in Cape Town, South Africa. She specializes in conceptual fine art portraiture with a surreal and whimsical twist.

Most of her portfolio is self-portraiture as in most instances she prefers to create work that is autobiographical in nature. As much of her inspiration comes from her emotions, self-portraiture is the way in which she honours those emotions. A way to express the heartbreak and sadness, but also to seek and celebrate the moments of great joy.

Margherita chooses to create images in a world from a different and older time, one far more whimsical and fairytale than our own. In doing so, the emotions conveyed are easier to bear.

By including elements such as movement, dramatic skies and vibrant colours, Margherita creates work that is deeply emotional, intense and atmospheric. Her images are created by blending several of her own photographs together using Photoshop, then adding texture and magic.

Margherita has participated in a number of exhibitions, both group and solo, over the last few years. These include two in Portugal and has one scheduled for early next year in Orlando, Florida USA. Her work has been featured in various international magazines and book covers. As from 2017 Margherita has been presenting lectures and photographic critiquing at various photographic societies and creative clubs in and around Cape Town. She is currently represented by the South Peninsula Community Art Gallery in Kommetjie.