Francesca Etre Valori

artista

Francesca Etre Valori, known as Etre, is an Italian photographer and digital artist born in Rome in 1969. After graduating at the European Institute of Design (IED) and obtaining a degree from the University Maria Santissima Assunta (LUMSA), she specialized in portraiture and architectural scenarios ("interiors") that often border on the surreal. Etre has a particular fondness for portraits, ambient portraits, where she strives to achieve perfection in beauty with meticulous precision. Her attention to detail captures the essence of her subjects, resulting in stunning and captivating images. She brings these spaces to life through her lens, emphasizing the interplay of light, color, and form to create a surreal and mesmerizing atmosphere.

Etre's work originates from photography and remains profoundly influenced by it, with a continued passion for portraits and the human face. These subjects are often imbued with a dreamlike presence, unsettling beauty, and emotional depth. The faces are rendered in a style that bridges the painterly and photographic, characterized by penetrating eyes and an ethereal softness, creating an almost hypnotic effect. There is a delicate balance between realism and surrealism, occasionally infused with a retro charm.