Ugo Ricciardi's Light Paintings at Burning Giraffe Gallery, Turin
Ugo Ricciardi (born 1975, Turin) creates light paintings using only a camera and small artificial light sources, capturing natural landscapes, archaeological ruins, and nocturnal scenes. His works, exhibited at Burning Giraffe Gallery in Turin, explore the mystical beauty of ancient Irish castles and Magna Graecia temples and theaters, bridging sacred and profane through black-and-white photography that evokes a candlelit, timeless atmosphere. The exhibition highlights Ricciardi's ability to infuse scenes with magical, dreamlike elements and a strong spiritual flavor, guiding viewers back through centuries.
Key facts
- Ugo Ricciardi was born in Turin in 1975.
- He creates light paintings using only a camera and small artificial light sources.
- His subjects include natural landscapes, archaeological ruins, and night scenes.
- He has photographed ancient Irish castles and Magna Graecia temples and theaters.
- His works are black-and-white, evoking a candlelit atmosphere.
- The exhibition is at Burning Giraffe Gallery in Turin.
- The article was written by Niccolò Lucarelli.
- The article was published on Artribune in October 2018.
Entities
Artists
- Ugo Ricciardi
- Niccolò Lucarelli
Institutions
- Burning Giraffe Gallery
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- Italy
- Ireland
- Magna Graecia