shine - The Spirit of the Atlantic Photograph - Limited Edition of 12

Monika Stachura is a visual artist whose work explores the emotional essence of water through minimalist, blue-toned photography. From the soft waves of the Baltic Sea to the raw power of the Atlantic and the quiet stillness of remote lakes, she follows water as both subject and muse. Each of her photographs reflects a unique emotional state — calm, longing, clarity, or openness — captured in a fleeting moment where water meets light. Her minimalist approach removes distractions, allowing stillness and space to take center stage. Monika mainly works with a Fuji GFX medium format camera, which ensures exceptional detail and tonal richness — making her prints especially striking as large-scale artworks. Her work offers more than just imagery. It invites a pause, a breath, a moment of presence — bringing the soul of water into the spaces we inhabit.