Romy Maxime

Romy Maxime, South African photographer, videographer and visual artist is known for her enigmatic portraits and fine art prints. She is based between Cape Town, South Africa and Zurich, Switzerland.

Mixing both digital and analogue techniques, her signature style is defined by cinematic black and white portraits of people. Her work explores themes of vulnerability, joy and beauty, the female gaze, and Africa.

Romy is also a videographer and director - her most recent short film "Spirit of Kibera", filmed in Kenya on the art of dance received critical acclaim and was premiered on Document Journal earlier this year.

Poetry, literature from the likes of Mary Oliver, Pablo Neruda, Bertolt Brecht and personal imprints from a life of travel are Romy's key influences. After completing a degree in finance at the Wharton School in Philadelphia, she furthered careers in journalism and advertising, moving between Berlin and Cape Town.

Her art book on women and the female gaze "Librations" can be seen under the project sections. She works both as an artist selling prints and NFTs, as well as on commissions (in colour) for fashion, look-books, editorials, portraits, lifestyle, advertising and beauty photography.

Romy's portraits have...

The University of Pennsylvania
Freie University Berlin
Ruth Prowse School of Art

Solo Exhibit and Fundraiser: Hauser & Wirth x Ubunifu Collaboration, London, May 2022
Photobastei Exhibition of Swiss Fine Art Photography, Zurich 2022
Peponi Hotel Solo Exhibit Ubunifu Portraits, Lamu, Kenya
Image Nation Paris Exhibition 2023, Galerie Joseph Le Palais, Paris
"Dramatic Lighting" Exhibition August 2023, Kontrast Galleri, Stockholm, Sweden
"Identity" Exhibition, Glasgow Gallery of Photography, August 2023, Glasgow, United Kingdom