Octavia Project #4 Photograph

Maria Cardamone is a photographer from Palermo (Italy) living in London. With an education in Classic, she graduated in 2012 with a thesis on Geography. Following the lesson of the geographer Denis Cosgrove, she has investigated the use of aerial photography with mapping, in a cultural/political use of images, developing an interest on landscapes' meaning. Once moved to London she has first worked in protrait studio and a printing lab. Then, she has approached documentary photography and photojournalism, focusing on social issues and working with NGOs. With her reportage "Alice Project: School of Enlightenment" she has received numerous awards in Italy and abroad. Maria is currently focusing on the worldwide ecological movement. Her photographs have been featured in Corriere della sera, La Repubblica, Urban Photography Magazine, Private Magazine, "Don't Take Pictures" Magazine, F-Stop Magazine, Witness Journal and Social Documentary Network. Maria has exhibited both in solo and group exhibitions in Italy and abroad.