In una mostra a Roma la natura partecipa alla creazione delle opere
Artist Pietro Pasolini presents his latest body of work, "Ossigrafie," in the solo exhibition "Il tempo inciso" at Galleria Valentina Bonomo in Rome. Moving away from his origins as a travel photojournalist, Pasolini has developed a sustainable, experimental technique that utilizes metal plates—specifically brass and copper—interacted with by natural elements like palm leaves, vines, water, and fire. These works require months to complete, as the artist allows the natural world to act as a co-creator, moving away from the environmentally harmful chemicals associated with traditional darkroom photography.
This shift in Pasolini’s practice reflects a broader movement within contemporary art toward ecological responsibility and the rejection of toxic materials. By abandoning the camera for a process that respects biological timeframes, the artist aligns his medium with his message of environmental preservation. The exhibition highlights the tension between human agency and natural processes, suggesting that the survival of the species is inextricably linked to our recognition of ourselves as part of the natural world.