From Earth, From Heaven

From Earth, From Heaven

Upon my first steps into Staglieno Cemetery, I was captivated by the extraordinary statues adorning each tomb. Walking through sunlit and shadowed galleries, I felt both awe and reverence.

Amidst these beautiful and haunting figures, the marble beneath my feet was the only sound. It became clear that I was not just observing memorial sculptures but standing over the final resting places of those long gone.

Remembering my camera, I began photographing the statues—faces etched with expressions of pain, hope, and peace. What started as a reluctant endeavour transformed into a heartfelt pursuit, capturing the profound beauty and stories behind each monument.

Encounters with dedicated caretakers deepened my appreciation, revealing personal connections and histories intertwined with the cemetery's grandeur. Over time, I amassed hundreds of images, focusing on the cemetery's monumental chapels and niches, ultimately crafting a portfolio that reflects its vastness and the timeless artistry it preserves.

This project expanded my photographic collection and illuminated the passion that drives us to honour and remember through art, bridging the past with the present.

This photo project was featured in the American magazine LensWork.