A fatal pass, war remains emerging from the snow., 2015

Luca Artioli  

Archival print cotton rag paper Image size: 27" x 40" inches with 5" each each side white The white is covered by a professional 5mm passe-partout Edition of 10. 

This striking black and white photograph captures an intriguing interplay between natural and man-made elements. In the foreground, a rugged stone wall cuts across the image, drawing a stark line between the textured snow to the left and the rough, rocky terrain to the right. The snow, with its rhythmic, undulating surface, contrasts sharply with the rugged, jagged rocks behind it, creating a dynamic tension. The stone wall serves as a silent testament to human intervention within this stark landscape, blending harmoniously yet assertively with its surroundings. The artist’s use of monochrome enhances the texture and form, allowing viewers to appreciate the intricate details and the balanced composition. This piece stands out for its masterful juxtaposition of soft and hard textures, natural and constructed forms, evoking contemplation on the relationship between nature and human presence.

This photo was shown at the exhibition "A Fatal Pass at the Wolfsonian FIU Museum in 2015". The Exhibition was part of Myth and Machine: The First World War in Visual Culture curated by Jon Mogul always at The FIU Wolfsonian Museum in Miami Beach FL -USA. The photos were taken on the Stelvio Pass in Italy and captured the visual remains of WW1 trenches.