Antonio Schiavano

antonio schiavano

I began my journey in the world of commercial and advertising photography, collaborating with international brands in cosmetics, fashion, and still life. These experiences allowed me to refine my technique, aesthetic sensitivity, and compositional precision, yet I soon felt the need to move beyond the polished image and to explore a more intimate and personal space.

My work focuses on an expressive exploration I call Photomorphia, an approach rooted in the idea of visual transformation and reworking. I employ abrasive materials, oils, and paints to intervene upon my images: the creative act often takes on a destructive character, rendering each piece unique, unrepeatable, and authentic. It is precisely within this tension between creation and alteration that my artistic language emerges. My practice stems from a deep interest in identity, perception, and the ways in which reality can be represented and transformed through the image.

Over time, I have developed a sensitivity that leads me to question the value of appearance and the perceptual mechanisms through which we observe the world. My works oscillate between the visible and the invisible, between the real and the fragmented, challenging traditional aesthetic norms and transforming photography into a tool for introspection and inner exploration.

My work navigates the boundary between aesthetics and the deconstruction of the image, exploring the concept of beauty, its construction, and the ways in which it is internalized. From photography to immersive installations, my practice consistently engages with distortion, fragmentation, and the interplay between material, light, and perception, aiming to leave the viewer with a sense of wonder and contemplation.