INSPIRATION
I am usually inspired by the things closest to me. Most of the time, I seek out faces and feelings. I don’t search for a specific meaning or understanding - what matters most is the emotion.
When I began photographing nature, I became particularly drawn to Suiseki - natural rocks that express forms resembling faces, animals, and other creatures.
MOTIVATION
Special rocks with "faces" are often washed away by high tides or gradually worn down, altering their shape. It would be a shame not to preserve their features - and lose the personality they hold - which can only truly shine through their new “clothing” and in photographs.
By interrupting the cycle of erosion, these faces are preserved in time and will continue "talking", sharing their stories somewhere in the universe.
You can find them on the page Sculptures, Stories and Suiseki, where new pieces are regularly added.
THE PROCESS - Sculptures, Photography and Stories
It has been a fascinating journey, leading me to new ideas - mainly about the sculptural possibilities of combining ceramic with rock faces and emotion.
Unlike conventional sculpture, I don't alter or destroy the rock to reveal something human-made. Instead, I leave it untouched, perfect as it is, and simply "dress" it in ceramic. After drying in the sun, the ceramic-rock sculptures are hand-polished with care.
Each piece is a unique work of art - a synthesis between the singular "rock face" and the one-of-a-kind ceramic form. A photo session follows, usually at the beach - their natural environment.
Inspired by the images, I then write a story about the rock's "personality" and adventures. And that's how rocks talk to you.
PHOTOGRAPHY
The Photos pages are dedicated to the "rocks with faces" and their "friends" from other kingdoms. I see them as characters in a fable, performing human-like actions that seem to call for a witness. That’s when I feel the need to take a photo.
I hope you enjoy exploring the many faces of nature . I would love to hear from you.