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«Absolutely yes, in my opinion. In my fashion shoots, I always try to create a moodboard, a narrative that gives soul to the story, I never start from the product itself. This kind of perspective helps build a community that shares the same values even before a garment or accessory comes into play».

«I tried to reflect on these concepts on a personal level, choosing to anchor them in everyday life. Hence, the gusto of some basic Mediterranean ingredients, like olive oil and bread; the transparency of a thin sheet of plastic wrapping flowers; and the luxury of a bouquet glimpsed through the rear-view mirror of a car stuck in Milan’s traffic. Flowers are a recurring theme in my work, and in this case, I wanted to play with the contrast between the chaos of the city and the quiet beauty of nature brought inside a car’s cabin».

«Definitely the one with the ice necklace. I hadn’t taken into account that ice burns when in contact with skin, it made things a bit difficult for the model. While small ‚imperfections‘ like burnt bread, a blur, a droplet, or something slightly out of place are intentional and part of my style, almost a ’signature‘, they allow me to bring out a human, imperfect side, even in commercial shots».

«Personally, I find this approach extremely interesting, bold, and definitely innovative. Focusing on atmospheres, emotions, and the imagery surrounding a product – without actually showing it – means telling a stronger story, one that makes the product itself much more intriguing and desirable. In this case, since we were talking about sunglasses, it was inevitable to dive into themes of travel, discovery, and immersion in nature».

«For gusto, I focused on the values of “Italian gusto” – made of simple, everyday things that, perhaps precisely for that reason, are extremely poetic and possess their own elegance. I tried to highlight ordinary household objects and, through a play of mirrors, reflections, and transparencies, I gave these objects a new story, a new dimension. The same goes for the concepts of transparency and quiet luxury, which I translated by playing extensively with light, reflections, and shadows. For quiet luxury in particular, warm light allowed me to capture images that look as if they were seen through a pair of sunglasses».

«Definitely those linked to the concept of quiet luxury, which I chose to evoke with the figure of a woman dancing in nature, silhouetted against the light: the sun was setting, and time was running out. Since I work with film, I can’t shoot 40 photos per second – I’m “forced” to capture the moment. So those images – especially the ones taken in the final 20 minutes – carry within them the desire to “freeze” the right light in time».

«Yes, but to do so you have to embrace a very broad vision that goes beyond the product. And that orients itself towards an artistic language that, in this case, interprets the values on which a company is based, while staying true to your personal aesthetic research. Since I mostly work with brands on commercial projects, it was a very challenging opportunity for me».

«I have reflected on these values on a personal level, trying to interpret them in a simple way, as part of everyday life, in an atmosphere of serenity. The concept of gusto, for example, turned into the idea of „taste of life“ in my images, depicted as the bright shots of an outdoor summer table, photographed, however, at the end of lunch, immediately after a moment of conviviality, thus scenes of serenity but with a subtle nostalgic note. I interpreted quiet luxury, instead, as the warm, nuanced light and atmosphere of a beach in Cefalù, nodding to the true luxury of slow living, having time to rest and take a break».

«The value of transparency, which is an abstract concept that also recalls important values such as honesty and sincerity, was the most complicated issue for me. After much thought, I chose to work with a model on a beach in Liguria for these images, trying to capture the subtle visual interplay between reflections and water».

«In my professional career, I have been lucky enough to explore a wide range of materials, each having its own peculiarities and expressive potential. Ceramic, for example, has always fascinated me greatly, because of its extraordinary versatility but also because of its ability to turn into shapes that tell ancient stories while being extremely modern and contemporary: I’ve become very familiar with this material. Wood, with its natural warmth and inherent history, is a material I love because it has the power to converse with time, adding a dimension of continuity to my creations. And then fabrics, with their textures and colors, convey an intimate and sensorial feeling that I find very interesting to explore. At the same time, however, I am always looking for new challenges and experimentations: I am thrilled to discover different materials, wishing to test myself and explore creative languages».

«For the „Most Illustrious“ collection, I decided to celebrate the greatest designers through shapes and details that reflect their work, and are thus immediately recognizable. Eyewear frames were a key element for me in this project, as they not only hide the eyes – a very complex and expressive part of the face – but are also a symbol of distinction. In fact, glasses are more than just a functional accessory; they are a distinguishing trait, a personal signature element that defines the wearer’s style. In this project, specifically, they represent a statement of identity, transforming an everyday object into an element that speaks of who we are, a true trademark that turns the ordinary into something extraordinary».

«Actually, I’ve already had the opportunity to design glasses, although unfortunately the pandemic interrupted the project. When I think of a pair of glasses, I don’t imagine them as an object that only serves to protect the eyes, but as something that also becomes a tool for self-expression. I am very attracted to bold shapes, those that capture attention without being too invasive. Color also plays a key role, because I’d like it to convey feelings, while being so well-balanced that it is never excessive or intrusive. And finally, a frame should never lack unexpected details. Little touches that break the mold and defy labels to give each piece a unique and authentic personality».

«It is certainly the most interesting way to do it and, in this case, it allowed me to stay true to my narrative style, which has always been particularly attentive to the emotional connections between an object and a person, so as to capture the nuances of emotion. My work can be described as somewhere between contemplative and narrative, a research conducted at the intersection of observation and instinct».

«I titled this work “postcards from a dream” because I tried to approach these concepts by both working on the literal meaning and tone of the words. I started from the value of gusto, interpreted as a summer journey across the Mediterranean, trying to convey its poetic implications and small gestures that would have been lost if they hadn’t been captured on film. For transparency, I played on the idea of „seeing through“, meaning through water, glass, or reflections. Finally, for the value of Quiet Luxury, I was inspired by the Latin term „luxus“, which also refers to the luxurious appearance of nature and to natural prosperity, and I created images that look like the impressions of a night dream».

«Each photograph is the result of a project that involves many aspects, from my initial thoughts to researching locations, subjects and lighting, so it is always a bit of a challenge, especially when you are working outdoors and are subjected to weather and climate variations. For all these reasons, working on the concept of transparency using water has been both challenging and stimulating».

«The proteins I am dealing with are called “histones”, which are very important in controlling various cellular processes. It has been seen that these particular proteins also play a considerable role in cancer initiation because the genes they regulate are aberrant, so by studying histones it is possible to achieve a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying cancer».

«I realized I wanted to be a researcher in high school, where I had the opportunity to spend a short time in a research laboratory: there I fell in love with the passion that researchers put into their work, so I decided to pursue this path. I still enjoy research, because it allows me to take on new challenges in an attempt to solve questions that are currently unanswered».

«In my opinion, the greatest challenge in research today concerns personalized medicine because it has been seen that patients respond differently to therapies. And today we have access to a lot of information, such as that from DNA sequencing, that can help define tailored treatments for patients, thus improving the effectiveness of therapy».