Part of the series "Forgotten By The Renaissance". Aimed to capture the essence of individuals who, historically, were rarely seen as subjects in the Renaissance paintings adorning museum walls. These images feature minorities and people from diverse backgrounds, providing a fresh perspective on their significance and prominence in the tapestry of art and culture.
It seeks to challenge the traditional narrative by reimagining these overlooked individuals in positions of prominence and power, thus creating a more inclusive representation of history.
Maira Ray is a Brazilian-born Portrait, Fine Art Fashion photographer based in Paris. She hold a degree in business management but decide to pursue her passion for photography by moving to Paris to join the 2 years Photography Program, with focus in Studio, at Speos International Photography School. Since then, she has been published in magazines such as Harper's Bazaar, been exhibited different venues and got international awards. Her approach to Photography combines artistic expression with narrative depth, producing visuals that transmits a message or a feeling to the audience.
Awards • Bronze winner 2023 Prix de la Photographie de Paris
• Honorable Mention in the 2023 edition of the International Photography Awards
• Shortlisted for 2023 Nobuyoshi Araki MA-g Awards.
• Shortlisted for 2023 Urban Photo Award
• 2 Honorable Mentions in the 2023 Budapest International Foto Awards
• 2 Nominations in the Black & White Photo Contest by reFocus Awards
