This composition is a patchwork of portraits, where each fragment embodies an emotion that resonates with Maria Callas's legacy. In every shard, I see a reflection of her—be it fierce determination or gentle vulnerability—emotions that she once stirred on the grand stages. This is my homage to her enduring impact, a testament to how her spirit continues to shape the collective memory of all who are moved by her remarkable life and career.
This artwork was created with portrait photography, ai (used to create a photographic representation of Maria), and digital collage.
Music: Ah sì fa core, Canta Norma (Teatro Colón, Buenos Aires, 1949)
Composed By - Vincenzo Bellini
Conductor - Tullio Serafin
Orchestra, Chorus - Orchestra e Coro del Teatro Colon di Buenos Aires
Vocals, Performer [Norma] - Maria Callas
Vocals, Performer [Adalgisa] - Fedora Barbieri
Vocals, Performer [Oroveso] - Nicola Rossi-Lemeni
About the Artist:
Victoria West is an activist, story teller, photographer & digital artist who's work is inspired by what she cares most deeply about. With a painterly style, she lights, composes, shoots and edits all her work, and most recently has been incorporating the use of ai to bring her visions to life.
Victoria has been a member of Team Canada in the World Photographic Cup 4 years in a row, and has made history by being awarded the title of Portrait Photographer of the Year, for 3 consecutive years (2019, 2020, 2021), by the Professional Photographers of Canada. She has been highly awarded on the international level holding top 3 finishes in the prestigious WPPI & WPE competitions, and bringing home a Bronze Medal in the 2019 World Photographic Cup. Victoria is designated a Masters of Photographic Arts through the Professional Photographers of Canada.
