the Friday market

This black-and-white Polaroid portrait shows a woman at the local market, the heart of Montemitro (CB), a small village of around 300 residents in southern Italy. The beloved birthplace of my family. The photo was part of a series of 10 shots for Okolo Grada (“Around the Town” in Croatian), a photography contest aimed at capturing everyday life and the spirit of the community. Montemitro is home to a Croatian linguistic minority, and the project reflects values of sharing, identity, and local promotion. Through initiatives like this, led by young people, the village seeks to preserve its heritage and bring new energy to a place at risk of disappearing.