Massimiliano Lattanzi
dal 31/10/2007 al 14/11/2007
Segnalato da
31/10/2007
Massimiliano Lattanzi
Agora Gallery, New York
Artist's inspiration came from the cosmos which he maintains even to this day. These atemporal and decontextualized apprehensions of the creations of man and the universe inform Lattanzi's approach to photography.
Pixel Perfect. Solo Show
Childhood walks among the ruins of Ancient Rome and structural remains
that time has separated from the wholes they once were, left a deep
impression on Massimiliano Lattanzi. More inspiration came from the
cosmos, which drove him to design telescopes and to establish a private
astronomical observatory, which he maintains even to this day. These
atemporal and decontextualized apprehensions of the creations of man and
the universe inform Lattanzi's approach to photography.
He says he does not seek to shout a message but to convey in a whisper -
"to let the observer immerse himself in a dimension of silence, where
the artist disappears and each viewer can see his own reflection, and in
this manner begin a process of self- exploration, and eventual
self-recognition."
His digital prints on canvas mix starkness and
vibrant light with such intensity that their subjects are made
ancillary, challenging the observer to empathically interact with the
work itself. This is why Lattanzi labels his art, first and foremost,
spiritual. "Stop rushing!" Lattanzi and his images exhort. "Stand still,
breathe, and listen to yourself."
Opening Thursday, November 1, 2007 6-8 PM
Agora Gallery
530 W. 25th St - Chelsea 212, New York
Free admission