Prune Paycha

My work is driven by a profound sense of longing, exploring themes of memory and absence. I use photography to tell stories at risk of being forgotten—whether rooted in rituals, family histories, personal curiosities, or specific places and events. My photographic series aim to capture fleeting moments that might otherwise slip away. Often centered on portraits of women, my work examines how communities are formed and how individuals find their place within them. Places—whether as backdrops or as characters in their own right—are central to my approach, acting as vessels of memory and often serving as the starting point for my narratives.

Prune Paycha is a photographer and film critic with a Master’s in Modern Literature from Sorbonne Paris IV and an MA in Cultural and Creative Industries from King’s College London. Her academic research focuses on cinema and still imagery. Her photographic work delves into the concept of the invisible, exploring its presence in the transmission of narratives—whether familial or cultural—in the sharing of knowledge, or through unexplained and even paranormal phenomena.

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