Silvia Mariotti on Photography, Nature, and Nocturnal Vision
In a conversation with Artribune, Italian artist Silvia Mariotti elaborates on her photography, which centers on nature and the passage of time, especially the nuances of nocturnal illumination. Utilizing minimal light, she uncovers truths concealed in shadows and highlights the importance of travel and deep engagement with nature, evident in her series Attempts from Brazil and the Amazon. Mariotti deliberately avoids dramatization, focusing on nature to foster profound observation. Her notable works include Scogli di zinco (2015), inspired by Italo Calvino; 10 parsec (2015), a reimagined lightbox; and Angelico (2015), which substitutes a central image with a blue expanse and features warped trumpet sounds. Her latest series, Volumi notturni, investigates three-dimensional shapes and colors of the night. The interview was conducted by Davide Dal Sasso.
Key facts
- Silvia Mariotti is an Italian artist working with photography and nature.
- She focuses on nocturnal light and darkness, using minimal light to reference the night.
- Key series include Attempts, works from Brazil and Amazon, Scogli di zinco, 10 parsec, Angelico, and Volumi notturni.
- Scogli di zinco (2015) includes a literary reference to Italo Calvino.
- 10 parsec (2015) is a deconstructed lightbox with a fallen sky touching the floor.
- Angelico (2015) references Beato Angelico's The Last Judgment, with a uniform blue field and distorted trumpet sounds.
- Volumi notturni explores three-dimensional forms and tactile qualities of night colors.
- The interview was conducted by Davide Dal Sasso and published on Artribune.
Entities
Artists
- Silvia Mariotti
- Beato Angelico
- Italo Calvino
- Davide Dal Sasso
Institutions
- Artribune
- Galleria A plus A
Locations
- Brazil
- Amazon
- Venezia
- Italy