Natascha (Maria) Sturny, b. 1976, Switzerland.

natascha [at] sturny [dot] ch

Photography, for me, is a form of alchemy. I’m drawn to the spaces where images interact, relate to one another, where a narrative takes shape. I often work with both photographs and text—interested in how the two can meet and create a story in unexpected ways.

My journey with photography began in London, where I lived for fifteen years. I graduated with an MA in Photojournalism and Documentary from LCC/UAL and went on to work in the photography industry for several years. It was a period of learning, experimentation, and transformation—both creatively and personally. Those years opened the door to profound experiences, and London’s rhythm and rich cultural legacy continue to shape my work and way of being today.

After a six-year sojourn in Malta, I’m now based in Zurich, Switzerland.

And what else? I love cats. If I could adopt every cat in the world, I probably would. But I can’t.

Queen Sava of Hackney, London (I’m by far the oldest in that team and basically I’m ruling the household. And the world. My hissing counts, believe me.)

Princess Poupette of Fontana, Gozo/Malta (I do what ever I want, eg. sit on photos. I also like to sleep on pillows and if I can’t I try to sleep on Natascha’s head.)

Contessa Ad-NaNa di Fontana Gozo/Malta (my militant self doesn’t shy away from Swiss vixens. Needless to say but I say it anyway: to all the other cats on the block: beware.)