Ordinary girl | in conversation with cristina nuñez
“We live in an age of selfies,” but Spanish photographer Cristina Nuñez delves deeper, using self-portraits as self-therapy. From heroin addiction and depression, she explored extreme emotions—rage, despair, terror, and euphoria—through photography. In conversation, she reveals how her “extreme life” connects to her rigid, fascist ancestry and how expressing vulnerability becomes a strength, transforming “shit into diamonds.” Differentiating self-portraits from curated selfies, Nuñez’s exhibition “But Beautiful” at Chobi Mela VII showcases her introspective journey, turning raw, human emotions into art.