This self-portrait is inspired by the timeless works of Leonardo da Vinci and pays homage to the ideals of the Renaissance. Through a careful balance of light, shadow, and classical composition, I aimed to capture the essence of humanism and the beauty of form that defined this artistic era. The portrait reflects my personal interpretation of Renaissance values, blending traditional aesthetics with a contemporary lens.
Veronika Verbitskaya is a Russian-born photographer currently based in Ireland. With a background in music and visual arts, her creative journey has always been deeply connected to nature and shaped by her passion for travel. Over the past decade, Veronika has explored photography as a way to capture the emotional essence of landscapes and fleeting natural phenomena. Since 2022, photography has become the core of her artistic practice, evolving through experimentation with film, self-portraiture, and abstraction. Her recent work focuses on abstract visual narratives, where texture, light, and