Silent Darkness 8,

The photographs of Sergio Scabar can be characterised as formal constructs that go far beyond the realistic reflection of reality – as a fundamental characteristic of photography. On the one hand, they are the result...
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The photographs of Sergio Scabar can be characterised as formal constructs that go far beyond the realistic reflection of reality – as a fundamental characteristic of photography. On the one hand, they are the result of an investigation into the formal laws of the photographic medium, in particular lighting effects, tonal values and contrasts, and on the other hand, a visual reflection of their personal vision of the world, their introspection and their intimate knowledge of the history of photography/art. The silent world of their compositions, devoid of grand narratives and twists, is in fact a kind of counterpoint to the overabundance of images, visual signs and excessive mediatisation that diminish the depth of our perception.
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