Salò

Salò, 2022
Photography: Chromogenic C-print
43 x 43 cm
Overall: (info missing)

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“Despite the dark undertones of its title, “Salò” exudes an eerie, otherworldly gentleness—a juxtaposition that is characteristic of Macri’s work. Through masterful use of color and lighting, he imbues the portrait with a sense of innocence, albeit one tinged with ambiguity. Radu notes the expressionless face of the subject, yet discerns a subtle aura of deception lurking beneath the surface—a testament to Macri’s skill in evoking complex emotions through visual imagery.”

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"Deeply powerful. That film was so real and Pasolini never saw it. Unfortunately, we still live among such 'souls'. As we work with that energy, there is a balance and truth revealed. The hair is fantastic, as well as the entire portrait.. you have the eyes of wisdom. The longer I look at this photo, the more it says. The concept is accomplished.. and yes, I do like this one in particular, there's a balance here, inner balance."
~ John Felice Ceprano (Ottawa rock sculptor, painter)

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“In that regard, the Salò portrait can be viewed as a silent witness to personal or social ills and violations. The severe palette of black and brown tones, the eyes and the darkness of the undifferentiated body, all hint at restrictions and disturbances of dangerous kinds, perhaps like those made explicit in Pasolini and de Sade.”

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"There's a special place in my heart for Salò since it took me years to figure out how to approach and implement the idea. It was a journey that required a lot of reflection, many setbacks and ongoing evaluation."
~ Adamo Macri