GIUSEPPE SANTANGELI
Bodyworks (chased by light)

A visually and emotionally resonant collection that explores the profound dialogue between the human form and the illuminating sources that define it. The series draws inspiration from an intense chiaroscuro technique, employing a dramatic juxtaposition of light and profound shadow to sculpt the body with near-architectural precision.
Each image in the collection is a study in tonal contrast, where light is not merely illumination but an active, almost tactile, force. It caresses and defines volume, giving the figures a powerful, three-dimensional presence that seems to emerge from the darkness. This interplay creates a compelling narrative tension, highlighting the intricate textures and contours of the human body, while simultaneously obscuring areas in mystery and depth.

Author
My name is Giuseppe Santangeli (1970, Italy). I am a father, an engineer and a photography enthusiast. I am not a pro, but I have been exploring photography for over twenty years. I prefer performing arts, reportage and black and white, but I always try to challenge myself in different ways.
I have been recently awarded with honorable mentions at the reFocus World Photography Awards, London Photography Awards in the “special - diptychs” and “travel” categories, at the as well as at the Monovisions Awards in the “photojournalism” category. In 2022 I was awarded 2nd place at the Monochrome Awards in the “photojournalism” category, and got an honorable mention at the Annual Photography Awards in the “fine art” category. I received national recognitions and exhibited at the prize “the shape of the sacred today” in Milan Design Week, with maestro Oliviero Toscani. My work has been featured in Photo Project Pro “Shots to tell” and “Spoleto Calling” (2021), among others.

Website
https://santangeligiuseppe.myportfolio.com/

Instagram
@giuseppesantangeliphoto

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