Biografia
Sharon Winget
Washington DC – USA
Sharon Winget is a street and documentary photographer based between Washington, DC (USA) and Mexico. Her work explores the quiet rituals of everyday life and the emotional textures found within intimate and communal spaces. She was introduced to photography by her father, whose appreciation for art, culture, and human connection shaped her earliest way of seeing the world. Over time, she developed a sensitivity not only toward people in their daily environments, but also toward the interaction between architecture, light, shadow, and landscape—elements that shape, shelter, and frame human presence.
Before dedicating herself to photography full time, she spent her professional life working closely with individuals and communities. This experience deepened her interest in resilience, tenderness, humor, and the small gestures that define lived experience. These themes continue to guide her photographic practice, particularly her attention to spontaneous moments of devotion, care, labor, and belonging.
Her recent work in Mexico focuses on the expressive layers of public and private ritual—on how gestures of offering, memory, and community are woven into the fabric of everyday life. In 2026, she was awarded an Individual Artist Fellowship by the Washington, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, and her photographs have been included in exhibitions and publications highlighting both emerging and established voices in contemporary photography. Whether photographing in sacred spaces, on the street, or within quiet interiors, Sharon Winget creates images that honor the dignity and complexity of ordinary experience.
Visio Mentis Project
Tropea August 1-7, 2026
Diocesan Museum – Tropea – 2026
The Project
"The Long Presence"
With “The Long Presence,” Sharon Winget presents a series of photographs taken in Mexico that explore the dignity of old age through an intimate and profoundly human documentary language. Far from any descriptive or sociological intent, the project stems from encounters with older people portrayed in markets, on doorsteps, during daily work, or within family relationships.
The images seek presence, not fragility. Each face bears witness to a life lived; each gesture recounts a continuity that spans time without losing its power. Sharon Winget constructs her portraits through a relationship of trust with the people she photographs, allowing each person to simply continue to be themselves before the lens.
Black and white eliminates any chromatic distraction and focuses attention on the expression, light, and extraordinary narrative richness of the faces. Wrinkles, hands, gazes, and postures become elements through which to interpret individual stories that take on a universal value.
The sequence alternates moments of contemplation, labor, tenderness, and irony, composing a narrative that transcends the simple theme of aging. The true focus of the project is the permanence of identity: the way each person continues to inhabit their space in the world, regardless of age.
With this series, Sharon Winget invites the viewer to slow down their gaze and recognize the extraordinary depth contained within the ordinary. It is a work that speaks of memory, resilience, and humanity, reminding us that a person’s presence does not diminish with time, but often acquires an even more intense force.
Visio Mentis Project
Catanzaro Ex Stac, March 19–29, 2026
Palazzo delle Esposizioni Ex Stac Catanzaro – 2026
The Project
“Faith and Devotion in the Public Life of Mexico”
Sharon Winget presents a profound and evocative visual investigation that unfolds through the streets, shrines, and courtyards of Mexico, where small gestures of devotion emerge in quiet yet powerful ways. In these liminal spaces—where the sacred meets the ordinary—light and shadow trace the emotional rhythms of daily ritual.
The photographs in this series explore moments of reverence, intimacy, and communal presence that arise spontaneously in public life, without proclamation or spectacle. The thread connecting the images is a search for how people inhabit places shaped by long histories of faith, memory, and shared imaginaries.
Although the moments captured are entirely candid, each photograph is composed with meticulous attention to the interaction between architectural form, human expression, and light. Through the use of deep blacks, luminous highlights, and a restrained yet highly emotional tonal palette, the series seeks to convey not only the visual aesthetics of these moments, but their vibrant essence—fragile yet resolute, intimate and at the same time communal.
More photographs by Sharon Winget
J’ai été ravi de participer à cette exposition et je tiens à remercier chaleureusement Marcello Pitardi pour son invitation. Le choix des photographies a été réalisé avec beaucoup de soin et de professionnalisme, en étroite collaboration avec lui. N’ayant pas pu me déplacer, l’ensemble des démarches et de l’organisation a été pris en charge sans ma participation directe, ce qui témoigne de son sérieux et de son efficacité. Le règlement des frais d’impression des tableaux s’est révélé simple, rapide et transparent. Le book regroupant les participants est d’une grande qualité et met parfaitement en valeur les œuvres exposées. L’envoi des tableaux à mon adresse postale s’est déroulé sans le moindre problème, avec un emballage particulièrement soigné. Je remercie sincèrement Marcello pour son enthousiasme, sa patience, ses compétences et ses remarquables qualités d’organisateur. Merci pour tout et au plaisir de renouveler cette belle expérience !
Quando vedi le tue foto stampate, grandi, luminose, esposte in una mostra internazionale, le senti come se vivessero indipendentemente da te. Non ho parole per descrivere l’emozione di vedere la reazione dei visitatori, il loro apprezzamento. E non posso che ringraziare Marcello Pitardi per aver ritenuto la mia storia degna di essere presente qui. Io spero solo di suscitare un po’ delle emozioni vissute. Il libro della mostra è un valore aggiunto che rende permanente la bellissima sensazione vissuta con l’esposizione! La presenza degli altri autori, la descrizione dei loro progetti, apre finestre di esperienze possibili e territori fotografici da esplorare. Un grande insegnamento collettivo!
Participating in the Visio Mentis exhibition was a truly special experience for me. When I received the invitation, I felt both honored and grateful. Photography has been an important part of my life for many years, and having the opportunity to exhibit my work alongside talented photographers from around the world was something I deeply appreciated. My series, The Human Heart of the City, is about people, everyday moments, and the invisible connections that make a city feel alive. Seeing these images become part of an international exhibition and the official catalogue was incredibly rewarding. What I enjoyed most about Visio Mentis was the feeling of being part of a community of artists who share a passion for visual storytelling. Despite coming from different countries and cultures, we all speak the same language through photography. I would like to sincerely thank the organizers for their trust, professionalism, and dedication. And I must add one more thing: as someone who loves Italy, this experience was even more meaningful and memorable for me. Thank you for making me part of this wonderful project.
Semion Ribinik
Israel
Jestem zaszczycona i szczęśliwa,że moje fotografie pojawiły się w gronie tak wielu wybitnych artystów w pięknym i historycznym miejscu jakim jest Tropea. Bardzo dziękuję i to ogromne wyróżnienie !
En février dernier, une partie de mon regard s’est envolée vers l’Italie. À travers cette exposition, mes photographies ont poursuivi leur voyage, portant avec elles un peu de lumière, d’émotion et de poésie. J’aime l’idée que chaque œuvre trouve son propre chemin et rencontre des regards que je ne croiserai peut-être jamais. L’art est un langage universel. Il traverse les frontières comme le vent traverse les paysages. Merci à toutes les personnes qui ont participé à cette belle aventure et à celles qui ont accueilli nos créations avec curiosité et bienveillance. L’aventure continue.
Lorsque Marcello Pitardi m’a proposé de participer à l’exposition Visio Mentis, j’ai accepté avec enthousiasme, et je ne le regrette absolument pas. J’ai eu la liberté de choisir moi-même les photographies présentées, ce qui m’a permis de constituer un ensemble cohérent autour d’un thème qui me tient particulièrement à cœur. Mon projet, intitulé « Des visages au quotidien », est né de mon goût pour la photographie de rue et de l’observation du monde qui m’entoure. J’aime me promener dans les rues, prendre le temps de regarder les vies qui se déroulent autour de moi et saisir ces instants fugaces qui révèlent une émotion, une présence ou une histoire. Derrière chaque visage se cache une part d’humanité qui mérite d’être remarquée. L’exposition a bénéficié d’une belle visibilité grâce à une promotion active sur les réseaux sociaux, ainsi que par des articles dans la presse et des passages dans les médias locaux. Chaque participant a également reçu en retour un ouvrage regroupant l’ensemble des exposants et leurs photographies, ce qui constitue un très beau souvenir de l’événement. Marcello Pitardi nous a également renvoyé nos six photographies au format de l’exposition, ce qui est une attention particulièrement appréciable et valorisante. Ce type de geste donne une vraie dimension humaine et généreuse au projet. Même si je n’ai malheureusement pas pu me rendre sur place, je suis heureux d’avoir pu contribuer à cette aventure collective et de voir mon travail intégré à un ensemble cohérent et mis en valeur. Je remercie chaleureusement Marcello Pitardi pour son invitation et sa confiance, ainsi que toutes les personnes impliquées dans la réussite de cette belle exposition. Pour terminer, je ne vois aucun point négatif à relever. L’expérience a été globalement très positive et enrichissante à tous les niveaux.
While uploading photos online, I saw an announcement from Pixel magazine inviting photographers to participate in a photography exhibition. I followed the advice of a photographer friend, to dare to exhibit, I sent the required number of photos and miraculously they were approved. When I saw them posted in the exhibition area, my surprise was great because I did not believe that my works could be exhibited. The other photographers who had participated had remarkable works that I admired. The result of my participation was that I became much more strict in the criticism of my works and much more selective in the selection of my photographs.
V marci 2025 som sa zúčastnila medzinárodnej výstavy v rámci projektu VISIO MENTIS, ktorú zorganizoval Macello Pitardi a Pixel Phtoto Magazine. Moja osobná účasť na vernisáži tejto výstavy bola pre mňa úžasným zážitkom a povzbudením v mojej fotografickej práci. Výstava, ktorá trvala týždeň mala veľký ohlas medzi obyvateľmi mesta Catanzaro nie len vďaka vystaveným prácam fotografov, ktorí sa na nej zúčastnili, ale aj vďaka jej príprave organizácii. Z toho dôvodu som sa rozhodla byť jednou z vystavovateľov mojich fotografií v tom istom meste v marci 2026. Nebola som prítomná na jej otvorení, ale vďaka Marcellovej práci som mala možnosť byť na nej prítomná on line a počas celej výstavy som mala možnosť sledovať, ako návštevníci vnímajú vystavené fotografie – moje aj mojich kolegov. Oceňujem tento Marcellov prístup k jeho práci, to, že našiel spôsob, ako sprístupniť zážitok z výstavy aj tým, ktorí sa vernisáže a samotnej výstavy nemohli zúčastniť. Dôležitým pokračovaním výstavy v Catanzare bola výstava vybraných fotografií v Mantove v krásnom historickom objekte Pescherie Giulio Romano v apríli 2026. Na vernisáži tejto výstavy som bola osobne. Tentokrát boli naše fotografie vystavené tak, aby si ich mohol užiť každý, kto išiel okolo, pretože boli inštalované v otvorenom priestore, kde sa mohol každý zastaviť kedykoľvek. Nepotreboval si naplánovať čas, len išiel okolo a zastavil sa. Vďaka tomu bolo milé vidieť, koľko ľudí má záujem o fotografiu ako takú a koľko fotografií a selfie s našimi fotografiami vzniká. Pre fotografa nie je dôležité len to, aké fotografie vystavuje, ale aj to, v akom prostredí sú vystavené. Človeka vždy poteší, keď svojou prácou prispieva dobrej a užitočnej práci niekoho iného. V prípade výstavy v Mantove to bola Fondazione Le Pescherie di Giulio Romano. Potešilo ma osobné stretnutie s jej prezidentom Paolom Corbellanim, ktorý nám ukázal historický objekt Pescherie Giulio Romano. Veľmi ma potešilo, že sa moje fotografie dostali na také krásne a významné miesto. Prítomnosť miestnych médií bola pre nás bonusom. Okrem propagácie fotografií vo výstavných sieňach a médiách, výsledkom spolupráce s Marcellom Pitardim a Pixel Photo Magazine sú aj milé a inšpiratívne stretnutia s ľuďmi, ktorých by som za iných okolností nestretla.
Miałam ogromną przyjemność uczestniczyć w wystawie „Visio Mentis” organizowanej przez Marcello Pittardo i jestem bardzo zadowolona z całego doświadczenia. Kontakt z organizatorem był na najwyższym poziomie – profesjonalny, sprawny i bardzo życzliwy na każdym etapie współpracy. Zdjęcia zostały przygotowane w świetnej jakości i pięknie wyeksponowane, co pozwoliło w pełni zaprezentować prace uczestników. Dodatkowo samo miejsce wystawy było wyjątkowo piękne i doskonale podkreślało artystyczny charakter wydarzenia. Całość została zorganizowana z dużą dbałością o szczegóły, dzięki czemu udział w wystawie był prawdziwą przyjemnością. Z pełnym przekonaniem polecam organizatora i z chęcią wezmę udział w kolejnych projektach.
Ráda bych se podělila o své zkušenosti a dojmy z výstavy Visio Mentis v Catanzaro. Tato výstava spojila práci fotografů z různých koutů světa. Marcello Pitardy a jeho tým svoji práci odvedl dokonale. Tuto výstavu jsem si do Catanzaro přijela prohlédnout osobně a musím říct, že její atmosféra mne naprosto okouzlila. Tolik fotografií různých žánrů pohromadě bylo nainstalováno evidentně srdcem.
A osobní setkání s Marcello- byl pro mne velice příjemný okamžik. Jak se říká umění spojuje a to dokázala udělat i tato výstava.