The third dimension of Salento

Stereoscopy (the term derives from the greek words στερεο-, "solid", and σκοπέω "to observe") is a technique that involves photographing a subject from two different viewpoints, corresponding to the position of the left and right eyes, and then observing the two images using special viewing systems. When appropriately processed (for example, using colored filters and special glasses), the photographs are perceived separately by each eye; the brain then reconstructs the depth of the scene, creating a three-dimensional illusion. My passions for optics, photography, and mathematics have led me to develop a photographic process that creates pairs of images (obtained with a single camera) that ensure a correct perception of space. Each shot is based on a precise mathematical equation that allows for the creation of three-dimensional images: - with spatial depth that perfectly reflects reality; - whose viewing does not cause physiological effects (headache, nausea, etc.) to the observer. My strong connection with Salento, my homeland, has ultimately allowed me to create a work that pays homage to the beauty of its palaces, churches, monuments, countryside, and history: a heritage belonging to all of us Salento residents. The project includes 84 photographs dedicated to 39 localities in the area and was awarded the Bronze Medal of the President of the Italian Republic.