Simona Bonanno | Fine Art Photography and Visual Artist Portfolio

Simona Bonanno is a multifaceted Italian visual artist and photographer based in Messina, Sicily. Her creative practice is characterized by a deep exploration of natural elements, particularly the sea, light, and the concept of time. Born into an artistic family, she pursued extensive training in Paris at ESAG Penninghen and the Université Paris 8, as well as the Academy of Fine Arts in Italy. This diverse background informs her work, which spans photography, painting, and drawing. Simona Bonanno has received significant international recognition, including the Lens Culture Street Photo Award and the International Women in Photo Association Award. Her work is held in permanent collections such as the Bibliothèque Nationale de France and has been showcased in exhibitions across Europe, North America, and beyond. Notable projects like 'Horse & Canadair' and 'Hamadryádes' demonstrate her ability to weave visual storytelling with environmental and mythological themes. Through her lens, she captures the natural landscape with a minimalist and often abstract aesthetic, focusing on the textures and rhythms of the world. Simona Bonanno continues to expand her artistic reach globally, contributing a unique vision to the field of contemporary fine art photography.