The infinite shades of Heaven" Photograph - Limited Edition of 10

I am a Self Poirtrait artist born in Peru. I left my home when I was 20 years old. I spent some time in Switzerland before I went to America to live for 11 years then moved to the United Kingdom in 2005. I’ve always been an adventurer at heart. I could say I’ve experienced pretty much almost everything as a woman, lover, mother and as a human being. I’ve learned to survive through the darkness and found light in true depth. Self Portraiture has been a tool for me to express the inner voice inside me that shouts without a sound. It has also been my connection to Freedom. There’s no rules when I am with my camera. My camera, my tripod, any source of light and myself...We become practically One". I've always been a rebel, since childhood and considered the black sheep. I chose Not to follow Rules" which constrain the brain, the mind and the inspiration consequently in real life and I transmit this in most of my work. Photography is my tool to break rules. It's my escape and also my tool to express what I could not say with words. Besides emotions, my work is based on portraying the beauty of the female body in general; the fascinating forms, corners, shadows, mystery and the different layers the anatomy of the human body can bear. All this is achieved by playing" with light. I disconnect from Reality by connecting more with myself. In spite of this sounding selfish, egocentric or even narcissistic to few; this actually helps me understand, appreciate & know myself better, which leads to Me understanding and accepting the rest of the world better."- Maria Vasquez