Sonya Fichte "FAIRY IN THE OCEAN II"

Sonya Fichte "FAIRY IN THE OCEAN II" 2021

Archival Fine Art Print
Dimensions: 14 x 9.4 in or 17.7 x 11.8 in
Both Limited Edition of 10
Includes a signed and numbered certificate of authenticity

Sonya Fichte is a self-taught fine art photographer from Slovakia, currently based in Mexico City, whose background in fashion and art direction informs her distinctive visual language. Working primarily in black and white, she creates atmospheric photographs that are sometimes further transformed through drawing and painterly interventions, expanding the medium beyond documentation into a more expressive and interpretive form.

Her practice explores femininity, symbolism, and sensuality through the use of motion, blur, and long exposure techniques, resulting in ghostly, ephemeral figures that exist between presence and absence. Influenced by artists such as Richard Avedon, Charles Bukowski, Andy Warhol, and Jan Saudek, Fichte merges photographic precision with a surreal and emotionally charged sensibility. Her compositions evoke a sense of timelessness, where the body becomes both subject and symbol, navigating tensions between control and spontaneity.

In contrast to the hyper-polished aesthetics of digitally manipulated imagery, Fichte emphasizes a commitment to pure photographic processes, favoring in-camera experimentation and minimal post-production. Her work transforms spontaneous human gestures into abstract, conceptual forms, offering an alternative perspective on beauty, identity, and perception.

Fichte has participated in group exhibitions in Oaxaca and Mexico City, and her work has been presented at international art fairs and exhibitions including Zona MACO, Art Miami, Art Basel (2021–2022), and the New York Photography Show (2022).

Artist Statement

“Since 2019, I have been weaving dreamlike narratives through the lens of my camera, crafting a photographic language that transcends time and movement. Specializing in black-and-white surrealism, my work embraces the elegance of shifting motion—ghostly figures suspended in stillness yet infused with life. Through the technique of double exposure, I reshape reality, layering moments to create images that feel like whispered fragments of untold stories. My commitment to pure photography—avoiding digital manipulation—reflects my belief in the raw talent of the human eye over computational perfection.”