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Ruccya's collection features 16 powerful photographic prints that unveil the hidden toll of physical and sexual abuse.

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The series is structured into three thematic photo shoots, each reflecting a distinct aspect of the journey:

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1. The Weight of Silence

2. Unbound Waters Series

3. Rise from Ashes

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Important to note that every model featured has either endured physical abuse or joined in solidarity to support this important message. This shared experience of suffering and strength is the driving force behind Ruccya's deeply personal work and experience, which transforms silence into a voice for healing and awareness.

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A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these prints will be donated to the Women for Women organisation in Malta, supporting survivors of violence. Through Silent Stories in Shadows, Ruccya sheds light on the scars of trauma while celebrating the courage and resilience required to rise beyond it.

In the first photoshoot, The Weight of Silence, Ruccya draws inspiration from the Greek mythological underworld. Shrouded in fog, with dim colors, faint silhouettes, and faceless mannequins—representing those who cause suffering—the scene evokes a haunting descent into trauma. Reaching hands emerge from the shadows, symbolizing those who meet you on the other side of a once happy life, in a hidden world where the alive and the dead intertwine. It captures the isolating moment when a person first confronts their pain—silent, heavy, and surrounded by unspoken suffering.

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1, The Weight of Silence Series, 40x60 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

€150

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2, The Weight of Silence Series, 40x60 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

€150

3, The Weight of Silence Series, 70x50 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

€200

4, The Weight of Silence Series, 40x60 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

​€150

5, The Weight of Silence Series, 60x40 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

€150

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6, The Weight of Silence Series, 40x60 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

€150

This series of three photoshoots, united under one idea, explores the full cycle of a person experiencing a traumatic breakdown. Starting with The Weight of Silence, we witness the initial confrontation with trauma, where emotions are suffocating and silent, as if descending into an underworld of hidden suffering.

In Unbound Waters, the journey continues, where the mind is overwhelmed by uncontrollable, chaotic emotions, and the inability to escape the cycle of pain. Ruccya explores the subconscious turmoil of those who suffer, likening it to an underworld where the mind is trapped in an endless cycle of painful memories and the agony of violence.

The inability to escape these thoughts reflects deep emotional wounds that prevent the formation of personal boundaries. The pots filled with water symbolize the fragility of the soul, with models pouring water from one pot into another, reflecting the uncontrollable flow of emotions and the inability to manage them—leaving only the option to "pour" them into someone else's pot.

This circle also symbolizes the dynamics of victim and aggressor, where the strongest figure, rising to the top, pours their anger and emotions onto the one who is lower, perpetuating an endless cycle. The imagery of uncontained waters captures the constant battle with overwhelming, unchecked emotions, trapped in an emotional underworld.

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1, Unbound Waters Series, 60x40 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

€150

2, Unbound Waters Series, 60x40 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

​€150

3, Unbound Waters Series, 70x50 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

€200

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4, Unbound Waters Series, 60x40 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

€150

5, Unbound Waters Series, 60x40 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

​€150

6, Unbound Waters Series, 50x70 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

€200

The journey continues into the third photoshoot, Rise from Ashes, where the individual begins the difficult process of searching for and reclaiming their strength.

After the soul has been broken and burned, the person continues to rise and fall, struggling until they find the right path. This series takes a realistic approach to the post-trauma process—capturing the passive moments, the constant rising and falling, and the raw experience of facing a broken soul. It reflects the enduring reality that, while healing may come, the scars of trauma remain, a part of the person forever.

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1, Rise from Ashes, 60x40 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

​€150

2, Rise from Ashes, 80x60 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

€350

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3, Rise from Ashes, 80x60 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

€350

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4, Rise from Ashes, 80x60 cm, 

Fine Art Textured Silk Print

(270gsm), Malta Ruccya's Studio

€350

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