Quintessence – A Photo Essay
Published by AM STUDIO PARIS

Quintessence is a visual pilgrimage and a meditation on the profound, often forgotten bond between humanity and nature. Conceived by creative director Alexandra Mercuri and photographer Michel Sedan, the project unfolds as both an exhibition and a photo essay—tracing the delicate dance between human presence and the natural world.

Set between the volcanic landscapes of Santorini and the wild terrains of South Africa, Quintessence captures the raw beauty and silent dialogue between earth and being. Through a series of evocative images, the project reveals a world where reciprocity and oneness still exist—where we are reminded that we are not separate from nature, but part of its very essence.

More than just a visual journey, Quintessence is a call to awareness. It is a poetic reflection on what it means to belong to this world, and a timeless reminder of the harmony that arises when we embrace that truth.