Tie Dye summer hues, echoed by the recurring pink sky in Minelli’s series “Paisagem”. The
upward patterns of wheat stalks cleverly mimic both the electricity poles and the vertical growth of the grasses below. A touch of humour emerges as the yellow truck boldly protrudes into the scene, serving as both a visual pause and a grounded reality check.
“All of these works were created at the border between Portugal and Spain, where my studio is located. Many of the photos are captured within the studio, around its vicinity, or directly from it. I utilize flowers and weeds sourced from the roads along the border, as well as other simple everyday materials. I apply them onto photo paper using a spraying technique, akin to analog photo printing where you project a negative onto the paper.
The photos taken outside of the studio area typically depict transitional spaces, such as outskirts of cities, borders, and other limits. They serve as visual narratives of these locations, telling stories about the void present in these suspended areas.” — Filippo Minelli
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