Painting | The flowers I wished you gave me - Abscission 03

Based in Madrid, Melissa Maarek works in the fields of fashion photography and photojournalism. With a profound interest in storytelling and drawn to the charm of everyday moments, Maarek captures the essence of everyday life through her lens, infusing dream-like qualities into each frame and portraying each image with a unique narrative.

Her work invites viewers to immerse themselves in her captivating world of imagery. With a preference for analogue photography, Maarek’s timeless approach infuses her work with an unparalleled sense of authenticity and depth creating a personal connection with the images through the traditional process of shooting, developing and digitizing each image.