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Coronavan
Ertvelde - Belgium
01.01.2021
Travelling by train allowed me to glimpse into people's backyards. Day by day, I traversed the landscapes of Belgium, and gradually I began to notice the abandoned symbols of freedom scattered throughout. Everywhere— in backyards, beneath trees, sometimes half-open, damaged, and painted— these caravans now served a new purpose. No longer the 'Big Symbol of Freedom,' they had been repurposed into storage spaces for garden tools or shelters for cows, sheep, goats, chickens, and horses. The days of glorious trips to France, Spain, or Italy were gone, replaced by the stark reality of confinement. From the 1950s through the 1980s, caravans enjoyed immense popularity as a means of travel that offered autonomy; you could load up with goods and family and set off whenever you chose. It was the ultimate holiday experience, characterized by designer shapes that blended clever design with practical ingenuity.
But then came COVID. Just as I began to create a series about caravans and their second destiny, I was seeking interesting stories from owners about the trips and adventures they once enjoyed together. This is why many of my photographs capture people with their symbols of freedom, now stranded at home.
CUBA first & second visit
Paris
01.01.2021
Cuba has always captivated my thoughts.
My first visit was in 2006, capturing the black-and-white essence of this vibrant country when Fidel was still alive. I focused on the less touristy aspects, avoiding typical Havana photos and instead providing a brief yet impactful glimpse into a segment of the country.
Titled "The First Visit," this series was shot on 35mm black-and-white film and comprises 35 prints. Unfortunately, the original exhibition prints suffered from flaws in the Ilford Baryt paper, resulting in an undesirable yellowing over time, and no one took responsibility for the issue. Subsequently, digital copies were created, preserving both the original flaws and the new versions.
Lo Scatto "Selfies avant la lettre"
Tokio
01.01.2021
This project is an ongoing narrative spanning several years and potentially extending for centuries. Long before the advent of digital photography and the era of smartphone selfies, there was the self-release cable.
Since the inception of photography, it has served as a powerful means of expression. The instant you press the small button on the cable, you capture a fleeting moment of life.
