Rituals (2020)

"Rituals" presents a portfolio of portraits, nudes and landscapes, exploring few subjects closely acquainted with the artist and some sites that have resonated with his spiritual life. The portraits are built around some themes relevant to the individuals photographed, such as: reptile nature, Sufism and Norse mythology, to mention some. Keeping the focus on the human character such elements appear differently - as narrative, symbols, or performance. The landscapes presents large-scale sites with ritualistic elements set against a wide natural setting, such as: an abandoned military fortress on the Mediterranean and a megalithic stone circle on the Northern Isles. The title refers to the approach employed while making these photographs - where hermetically sealed spaces allowed the artist and his subjects to create unique rites for the camera. It alludes also to the deeply subjective and spiritually-charged nature of the themes around which the subjects are portrayed - those invisible forces that guide and act upon their lives. "Rituals" has been exhibited at tête Berlin and launched as a 104-page photo-book with text in October 2020.