Book Spotlight - Inner Constellations: Photographs

In 1991, Italian-born artist Maïmouna Guerresi traveled to Senegal and was completely enthralled by the spiritual traditions that she witnessed there and soon converted to Islam from Catholicism as a result. Guerresi's work has increasingly taken on themes of influence from the iconography of Islam and its rich history. Within this influence she draws upon Sufi philosophy which asserts that the world's religions all come from a single divine source. Her amazing photographs are celebrated around the globe for their beauty and their brilliant joining of diverse cultural and religious influences.

Inner Constellations: Photographs by Maïmouna Guerresi, © 2015, published by Glitterati Incorporated www.GlitteratiIncorporated.com

Inner Constellations: Photographs by Maïmouna Guerresi, ©2015, published by Glitterati Incorporated www.GlitteratiIncorporated.com, is the first book of photography published by the artist. Guerresi seamlessly brings together elements of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity in a collection that is very pleasing to the eye, and which carries a textured depth within each image. The photographs in this beautiful book are incredible. I found myself lingering over several photographs as I studied the artistry of Guerresi's work.

San Francisco, 2010 - From Inner Constellations: Photographs by Maïmouna Guerresi, © 2015, published by Glitterati Incorporated www.GlitteratiIncorporated.com

 The words regal and serene came into my mind

 over and over as I enjoyed this book.

Kalam, 2010 - From Inner Constellations: Photographs by Maïmouna Guerresi, © 2015, published by Glitterati Incorporated www.GlitteratiIncorporated.com

There is a powerful theme of celebration of the divine power of the feminine form. Guerresi does an excellent job of presenting the human body as the sacred dwelling place that it surely is and there is a beautiful reverence shown on each page. In the foreword by Andi Potamkin, the preface by Michet Krifa, and introduction by Rosa Maria Falvo, readers are guided along through a deeper understanding of Guerresi's work. She is a truly gifted photographer and creative artist.

Surprise, 2010 - From Inner Constellations: Photographs by Maïmouna Guerresi, © 2015, published by Glitterati Incorporated www.GlitteratiIncorporated.com

Yellow Signs 2, 2011 - From Inner Constellations: Photographs by Maïmouna Guerresi, © 2015, published by Glitterati Incorporated www.GlitteratiIncorporated.com

I loved the way in which many of the people are draped in extraordinary garments and positioned in such a way to make them look very tall. Some appear to be hovering and each of these images are strikingly gorgeous. I also found the images which feature symbolically painted faces to be just beautiful. There are dual veins of authenticity and magnificence which run throughout this wonderful book.

Inner Constellations: Photographs can be purchased

 here or at Amazon UK.

*Disclosure: I was sent a copy of this book for review. All opinions are mine.