Silent Dreamers is a nostalgic tribute to all the silent dreamers of small towns. Inspired by the era between 2006 and 2009 in rural Poland, it tells the story of young girls who, despite growing up in poverty and social pathology, still had the courage to pose, dream, and share themselves with the world, even if only on small local social media. It is about the beauty of wanting to exist, to be seen, to feel elegant and important despite living surrounded by decay and abandoned places. The grainy textures and muted pastel colours bring a sense of melancholic vintage, while the strong styling speaks of rebellion and rebirth.

“This shoot is my reminder that the world belongs to the brave and that dreams always have a purpose, no matter where they are born.”

Credits

Photo: Wiktoria Świdzińska - @w.swdzinska.photography
Styling & Make-up:  Urszula Stanek - @ursuela.s
Model: Urszula Stanek - @ursuela.s