About Me - Natybtw

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Who's naty?

I’m Natascia Mercurio, also known as Naty; an Italo-African Art Director, Photographer, and Filmmaker born in 1996 in Catanzaro, Italy, now based in Milan. My work is rooted in a lifelong relationship with visual expression, shaped by emotion, memory, and the need to translate inner worlds into images.

Growing up between different cultural influences has deeply informed my gaze, guiding my interest toward stories of identity, connection, and quiet resilience. Through a cinematic use of light and color, I build atmospheric narratives where warmth and solitude coexist, inviting the viewer into suspended moments that feel both intimate and universal.

Photography and film are my tools for storytelling; ways to observe, listen, and preserve the fleeting emotions hidden within everyday life.

Naty's Works

My work is a symphony of light and color, weaving together tales of joy, sorrow, and everything in between. Inspired by my love for video games, anime, and Asian cinema, I strive to transcend conventional boundaries and transport viewers into a world of infinite possibilities as well as being inspired by the masterful strokes of Vincent Van Gogh, my artistic palette is a reflection of my eclectic influences. Every photograph is a canvas, inviting viewers to explore a world where imagination knows no bounds.
After honing my craft as an Art Director in Milan, I embarked on a journey to embrace the future of art through crypto. The world of blockchain technology and NFTs has opened new doors for self-expression and connection, allowing me to share my vision with a global audience.

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Selected Press:

Sony
TIME Magazine
Stranger Things
Van Gogh Experience
Inter FC
Affinity
500px
Corriere della Sera
YESMilano
and more...

Quotes

“Naty’s works take you into a diverse world with multiple strong characters and powerful stories. Her characteristic aesthetic makes her have room to roam across genres without risking her consistency.”

“Naty’s rich nighttime scenes are at once subtle and bold; evocative of long-forgotten memories and endless walks through the city in the rain, they inspire us to lose track of time.”

“Building cinematic worlds from (extra)ordinary scenarios, Milan-based photographer Naty crafts stories with her lens. Her signature application of Hollywood’s complementary color duo adds depth to her storytelling. Through the yin-yang harmony of the two tones, they draw out singularity and emphasize separation.”