TITLE: Here and there, now and then

Fog is a sea of shadow — a liminal space, thin enough to pierce almost by osmosis, dense enough to swallow the world entire.
In a solitary February, the atoll of Rimini allows itself to be photographed as an island severed from the geography of the real: a lunar landscape where human figures appear suspended between presence and disappearance, neither here nor elsewhere.
The analog shots, taken with the Hasselblad, carry within the negative the marks of an uncontrolled development — streaks, stains, chance incisions that do not correct the scene but layer over it as a second stratum of reality, or perhaps the first. The error is no accident: it is the way chaos enters the matrix and transforms it, adding to the light its own shadow.

AUTHOR: Simone Frau (Italy)

Born in the enchanting landscapes of Sardegna, Frau Simone is an artist driven by the allure of simplicity. In the early years the magnetic pull of the visual arts was ever-present shaped by his fascination with science.
A detour from college life in Padua, where he studied physics, led Simone to Bologna, where he graduated in Directing and Scriptwriting for cinema, marking the beginning of his exploration into the world of moving images. The journey with short films, mostly animated, unfolded across the participation to a few international and national film contests.
Returning to the tranquillity of Sardegna, Simone renewed his creative flame. Photography took center stage, revealing a minimalist approach that seeks to capture powerful, intimate landscapes with the barest of elements. This deliberate deconstruction creates a dreamlike tapestry where the human journey unfolds emotively.
Despite a low profile, Simone quietly imprinted on the local art scene. Modest achievements include participation in local exhibitions and a photo series finding a place in a private collection—a humble encouragement for his artistic journey.
The images he capture are not merely physical; they are emotional realms. A powerful yet intimate narrative unfolds in the quietude, inviting viewers to delve into the essence of the human experience.