honorable mention
paolo quadrini italy
title
Coronavirus Therapy
I live alone and every day was uncertain. After savoring weeks of solitude and contemplation, I felt vulnerable and inconsistent, looking for a new prospective.
I was not sure what next day would hold and what news to brace for next, but my home, the finite space where I was confined, was withholding all what I was.
I chose to navigate this uncharted territory exploring the deepest, truthful side of me, the one that just wants to exist. Here is my personal wacky approach to defeat fear and loneliness, a tribute to my strength, my desires, my rebellion.
This is my dissonant, visceral attempt to become my own refuge.
A surreal silent cry.
My love of photography started in the early 90s when I saw an image come up in the
developer tray and I thought it was magical. At that time I was in love with the smell of film,
the great beauty of my city and theater photography.
Then I became a professional nomad. I traveled for years to experience the world through
photography, always hunting for natural light and candid moments. During those years I was
constantly meeting people, finding unexpected moments and seeking adventure.
My photography blends compassion and curiosity. The subjects are mainly social and
political with a rich sense of place and a strong focus on humanity. I am an ICP
alumnus and a regular and proud contributor to Shoot4Change, a non-profit
organization that focuses on humanitarian reportage.
back to gallery
entry description
On March 11th, 2020 the Italian government prohibited all movements of people within the national territory. I spent 82 days at home on lockdown.I live alone and every day was uncertain. After savoring weeks of solitude and contemplation, I felt vulnerable and inconsistent, looking for a new prospective.
I was not sure what next day would hold and what news to brace for next, but my home, the finite space where I was confined, was withholding all what I was.
I chose to navigate this uncharted territory exploring the deepest, truthful side of me, the one that just wants to exist. Here is my personal wacky approach to defeat fear and loneliness, a tribute to my strength, my desires, my rebellion.
This is my dissonant, visceral attempt to become my own refuge.
A surreal silent cry.
about the photographer
I am a photojournalist and set photographer, originally from sunny and eternal Rome, Italy.My love of photography started in the early 90s when I saw an image come up in the
developer tray and I thought it was magical. At that time I was in love with the smell of film,
the great beauty of my city and theater photography.
Then I became a professional nomad. I traveled for years to experience the world through
photography, always hunting for natural light and candid moments. During those years I was
constantly meeting people, finding unexpected moments and seeking adventure.
My photography blends compassion and curiosity. The subjects are mainly social and
political with a rich sense of place and a strong focus on humanity. I am an ICP
alumnus and a regular and proud contributor to Shoot4Change, a non-profit
organization that focuses on humanitarian reportage.
back to gallery